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Santiago Gimenez has fallen into a slump shortly after a great start at Milan, as he commenced with three goals and one assist in his first four displays.

Mexico Coach Examines Recent Gimenez Struggles at Milan

March 20, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Santiago Gimenez has fallen into a slump shortly after a great start at Milan, as he commenced with three goals and one assist in his first four displays. Instead, he has failed to hit the net and mustered just one helper in the ensuing five fixtures.

Alexis Sanchez returned to Inter in the recent summer window, signing a one-year contract, but it’s unlikely to be the final stop of his career.

Alexis Sanchez Discusses His Future Landing Spots

November 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Mexico, MLS, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Alexis Sanchez returned to Inter in the recent summer window, signing a one-year contract, but it’s unlikely to be the final stop of his career. The attacker revealed his plans for the future in an interview with Ivan Zamorano: “I’d like to play in Mexico one day."

Mexico put on a spirited performance at the Lusail Iconic Stadium against Argentina but still found themselves on the wrong side of a 2-0 scoreline

Mexico Player Ratings vs Argentina: Toothless Tri Collapses Under Siege

November 26, 2022 Marko Vrakela Argentina, Mexico, World Cup 2022

Mexico put on a spirited performance at the Lusail Iconic Stadium against a mighty Argentina but still found themselves on the wrong side of a 2-0 scoreline. Gerardo Martino's defensively-minded approach came back to haunt El Tri in the second half as their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout rounds now hang in the balance.

Argentina eked out a precious 2-0 win over Mexico in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Group C to bolster their hopes of reaching the knockouts

Argentina Player Ratings vs Mexico: Messi Magic Makes Difference Again

November 26, 2022 Marko Vrakela Argentina, Mexico, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Argentina eked out a precious 2-0 win over Mexico in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Group C to bolster their hopes of reaching the knockouts in Qatar. Who else but Lionel Messi to set the tone for the South American's vital success at the Lusail Iconic Stadium?

When things were getting complicated for a confused Argentina side, Leo Messi broke the deadlock against Mexico with a clinical strike

Argentina vs Mexico 2-0: Messi Wakes Up the Albiceleste

November 26, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Argentina, Mexico, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

When things were getting complicated for a confused Argentina side, Leo Messi broke the deadlock against Mexico with a clinical strike and chased away the ghosts of a goalless stalemate that would have put them at serious risk of elimination.

Saudi Arabia stunned the world with a come-from-behind victory over Argentina. So here are our Tops and Flops from the Day 3 of the World Cup 2022

Tops and Flops of World Cup Day 3: Arabia Deliver Historic Upset

November 23, 2022 Michel Sakr Argentina, Australia, Denmark, France, Iran, Mexico, Poland, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

In the first early kickoff of the tournament, Saudi Arabia stunned the world with a come-from-behind victory over Argentina. Australia threatened to replicate the morning's upset when they took the lead against France, but the defending champions punished them for the slight with four goals. So here are our Tops and Flops from the Day 3 of the World Cup 2022.

A lackluster Mexico vs Poland show ended 0-0, the second World Cup goalless draw in a row as Guillermo Ochoa saved a penalty from Robert Lewandowski

Mexico vs Poland 0-0: Ochoa Saves Lewandowski Penalty

November 22, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Mexico, Poland, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

A lackluster Mexico vs Poland show ended 0-0, the second goalless draw in a row in the Qatari tournament as Guillermo Ochoa saved a penalty from Robert Lewandowski and Juventus keeper Wojciech Szczesny kept Poland afloat with a fine save from an Henry Martin header.

There have been plenty of absolute beauties over the years, but we’ve done our best to pick out our top ten football jerseys seen at the World Cup

From Argentina to…Zaire: The Top Ten World Cup Shirts of All Time

November 20, 2022 Patrick Conroy Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 1990, World Cup 1994, World Cup 2022

The football jerseys that supporters clamour to buy ahead of the tournament are also part and parcel of the World Cup experience. they are inseparable from the glorious World Cup context we know them from and the memories that they’ve played a role in creating. There have been plenty of absolute beauties over the years, but we’ve done our best to pick out our top ten.

Who doesn’t remember Cuauhtemoc Blanco's cuauhteminha, a feat that consisted in dashing past your opponents with the ball tied between your feet?

World Cup One-Hit Wonders: Blanco, the Mexican Juggler of France 1998

November 16, 2022 Antonio Guarini Meanwhile In Moscow, Mexico, Serie A, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup, World Cup 2022

When you manage to give your name to a specific trick, it means you have made it to the history of football. Raise your hands, those of you who don’t remember the cuauhtemina, a feat that consisted in dashing past your opponents with the ball tied between your feet. This is what Mexican attacking midfielder Cuauhtémoc Blanco showed during the 1998 World Cup in France.

Group C contains 2014 runners-up Argentina, Robert Lewandowski's Poland, two-time hosts Mexico and Saudi Arabia, playing at their second consecutive World Cup

2022 FIFA World Cup Preview and Predictions: Group C

November 15, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Argentina, Mexico, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and we are bringing you a preview of every group ahead of the tournament, offering an insight into each team, as well as predictions as to who will progress to the knockout rounds. Below, we preview Group C that contains 2014 runners-up Argentina, Robert Lewandowski's Poland, two-time hosts Mexico and Asian side Saudi Arabia.

Napoli Ace Touted for Summer Exit Amid Interest in Georgian Talent

April 11, 2022 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Mexican international Hirving Lozano is reportedly heading towards the exit door at Napoli after the club identified the player they will be signing next. As reported earlier, the Partenopei have received a huge boost in the pursuit of Georgian wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskshelia.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Neymar Extends Mexican World Cup Curse

July 3, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Brazil, Meanwhile In Moscow, Mexico, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Still not a sparkling Brazil the one seen yesterday in Samara, but a solid and concrete team. That was enough for the Selecao to move into the Quarter Finals, in a World Cup with a keen for brusquely showing the exit door to most of the favorite teams. Coach Tite’s selection moved past Mexico with goals by Neymar and Roberto Firmino.

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