Polemic Mexico coach Javier Aguirre reopened the wounds of a few months ago following a TV advert in which he states, "I love Mexico." ((See it here))
It seems harmless and normal; the national team boss taking part in Initiative Mexico to promote the country's big Independence Bicentennial/Revolution Centennial celebrations.
But one can't help but think Aguirre isn't 100 percent sincere about predictions he makes that the "safe, just and prosperous" Mexico is possible.
It wasn't long ago in February that Aguirre was using distinctly different words to describe his country. A swear word beginning with 'F' was the one that stood out.
During an interview with a Spanish radio station, Aguirre inexplicitly lost all tact. Here are some of the quotes.
"How's Mexico doing?" asks the Spanish radio presenter.
"F(Beep)," replies Aguirre. "Really F(Beep)?" continues the presenter. "F(Beep), F(Beep)" unequivocally replies 'El Vasco,' as Aguirre is known.
"(Narcos - drug gang members) have permeated society, without doubt," explains Aguirre. "Twenty or 25 years ago when I was still playing football narco was there, but they sorted out their problems between themselves. Now if you walk in the street at ease, you don't know who'll hit you in the middle. Of course I'm known by people and respected but one never knows."
"It's like the Caceres (ex Argentina international shot in Argentina) and CabaƱas (shot in the head in a Mexico City bar) who was known and liked ... I take my precautions, my older kids live in Madrid and I went with my wife and the little one and we've been there about a year."
He continued after being asked if a return to the Spanish La Liga was on the cards after the World Cup: "Yes, without doubt it's my first option, finish the World Cup and come directly here (Spain). If there is nothing here? We will see in England, Italy. I speak good English."
The son of Spanish migrants to Mexico, Aguirre's swinging back and forth has made him a less than popular figure in the Mexican media. Imagine if Fabio Capello or U.S. coach Bob Bradley had said something similar. They'd probably be out a job.
Saturday, 5 June 2010
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