Mexican Soccer Podcast 3
Mexican Soccer Podcast 3 by mexworldcup
Welcome to the third edition of the Mexican Soccer Podcast hosted by Guadalajara-based journalist Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup on Twitter).
In today´s pod (28/11/11), we talk to SB Nation journalist Kevin McCauley (@kevinmccauley) about the curse of the superleader in Mexico and Chivas falling at the quarterfinal stage of the playoffs against league minnows Queretaro. We also look ahead to the semifinals: Tigres v Queretaro and Santos v Morelia.
In part two, goal.com´s Eric Gomez (@goaleric) gives us the latest news from the Mexican game including the latest shenanigans at the telenovela that is Club América, why Cruz Azul might be about ready for an overhaul and Chivas´ new reinforcements for the upcoming season.
Finally, South American football expert Nic Rosano (@nicholasrosano) gives us his take on Monterrey´s chances in the Club World Cup and Mexican teams´ chances in next year´s Copa Libertadores.
Monday, 28 November 2011
Monday, 21 November 2011
Mexican Soccer Podcast 2
Mexican Soccer Podcast 2
Mexican Soccer Podcast 2 by mexicoworldcup
Welcome to the second edition of the Mexican Soccer Podcast hosted by Guadalajara-based journalist Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup on Twitter).
In today´s pod (21/11/11), we talk to SB Nation journalist Kevin McCauley (@kevinmccauley) about an incredible weekend of games in the quarterfinals of the Apertura 2011 playoffs.
In part two, goal.com´s Eric Gomez (@goaleric) gives us some fascinating insights into potential transfers this winter (Humberto Suazo to America, Christian Benitez to Monterrey?!), including some young Mexicans that may well be hopping over the pond to Europe. There´s other news on the agenda too, such as the persistent rumour that Estudiantes Tecos will soon be on the move to Acapulco.
Finally, British journalist Duncan Tucker (@duncantucker) was present at the Pachuca v Tigres game for around 7,000 Tigres fans made the 11 hour journey from Monterrey. Just how good was the atmosphere?
Mexican Soccer Podcast 2 by mexicoworldcup
Welcome to the second edition of the Mexican Soccer Podcast hosted by Guadalajara-based journalist Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup on Twitter).
In today´s pod (21/11/11), we talk to SB Nation journalist Kevin McCauley (@kevinmccauley) about an incredible weekend of games in the quarterfinals of the Apertura 2011 playoffs.
In part two, goal.com´s Eric Gomez (@goaleric) gives us some fascinating insights into potential transfers this winter (Humberto Suazo to America, Christian Benitez to Monterrey?!), including some young Mexicans that may well be hopping over the pond to Europe. There´s other news on the agenda too, such as the persistent rumour that Estudiantes Tecos will soon be on the move to Acapulco.
Finally, British journalist Duncan Tucker (@duncantucker) was present at the Pachuca v Tigres game for around 7,000 Tigres fans made the 11 hour journey from Monterrey. Just how good was the atmosphere?
Friday, 18 November 2011
Why Blatter´s Comments Matter Outside of Europe
I remember being at a Cruz Azul v Toronto FC CONCACAF Champions League game in Mexico City about 14 months ago and every time a black player touched the ball, screams of "monkey" or "dog" were audible.
One middle-aged Mexican sitting at the side of me, attending the game with his kids, turned and shook his head.
It was how I imagined English grounds were like in the 1970s.
From Hugo Sanchez being called an "Indio" whilst playing in Spain, to incidents this year where Santos´ Darwin Quintero, a black Colombian striker, was allegedly called an "ape of shit," the Mexican game has its share of racism embedded.
Thankfully, such incidents are few and far between, but if you need proof from this footballing stronghold that Sepp Blatter´s comments on Nov. 16 were out of order in the global context, read carefully the following report about the Quintero incident.
"(The player) called me an ape of shit and (another player) pushed me," said Quintero. "If they call you black that passes you by but when they call you an ape, you´re not used to them calling you that."
Added Quintero: "They (other players) have called me black shit a lot of times, and a lot of other things, but ape?"
Quintero swung an arm and headbutted at one of the opposition players involved and was sent off for the violent act. It is the only red card he has received since arriving in Mexico in January 2009.
The opposition player defended himself by saying Quintero was making it all up to justify his violent actions. His manager backed him up, by saying he was a nice lad who couldn´t possibly do such a thing.
Quintero served a four match suspension, while the opposition player got nothing, highlighting difficulties of such cases.
"It´s logical," summised Quintero. "They can´t confirm if he said that or not, but it is on his conscience. If he hadn´t have said anything, I wouldn´t have spoken out about all this.
It´s for you to make your own conclusions about this particular case, but Blatter saying a player should get on with it, leave what was said on the field and shake hands after, is not the answer to wiping racism out of game. Not in England, and not in Mexico.
Video, in Spanish, explaining the case from both points of view:
One middle-aged Mexican sitting at the side of me, attending the game with his kids, turned and shook his head.
It was how I imagined English grounds were like in the 1970s.
From Hugo Sanchez being called an "Indio" whilst playing in Spain, to incidents this year where Santos´ Darwin Quintero, a black Colombian striker, was allegedly called an "ape of shit," the Mexican game has its share of racism embedded.Thankfully, such incidents are few and far between, but if you need proof from this footballing stronghold that Sepp Blatter´s comments on Nov. 16 were out of order in the global context, read carefully the following report about the Quintero incident.
"(The player) called me an ape of shit and (another player) pushed me," said Quintero. "If they call you black that passes you by but when they call you an ape, you´re not used to them calling you that."
Added Quintero: "They (other players) have called me black shit a lot of times, and a lot of other things, but ape?"
Quintero swung an arm and headbutted at one of the opposition players involved and was sent off for the violent act. It is the only red card he has received since arriving in Mexico in January 2009.
The opposition player defended himself by saying Quintero was making it all up to justify his violent actions. His manager backed him up, by saying he was a nice lad who couldn´t possibly do such a thing.
Quintero served a four match suspension, while the opposition player got nothing, highlighting difficulties of such cases.
"It´s logical," summised Quintero. "They can´t confirm if he said that or not, but it is on his conscience. If he hadn´t have said anything, I wouldn´t have spoken out about all this.
It´s for you to make your own conclusions about this particular case, but Blatter saying a player should get on with it, leave what was said on the field and shake hands after, is not the answer to wiping racism out of game. Not in England, and not in Mexico.
Video, in Spanish, explaining the case from both points of view:
Top 3 Goals From The Apertura 2011
Here are my top three goals in the Apertura 2011 championship regular season. Should get you in the mood for the playoffs this weekend. Enjoy.
3. Oribe Peralta - SANTOS v Pumas
Chilena/Overhead kick from the Mexican international. ´Nuff said.
2. Sinha - TOLUCA v Santos
The evergreen 35-year-old Brazilian-born Mexico international dazzles the Santos defence and makes viewers dizzy with his twists and turns before sticking the ball in the back of the onion bag.
1. Enrique Esqueda - PACHUCA v Monterrey
The subject of ridicule when his former coach at América, Carlos Reinoso, said he was better than Chicharito, Esqueda, now at Pachuca, can at least lay claim to have scored a goal better than Chicharito ever will.
I chose this goal not just for the perfection of Esqueda´s strike, but also for the swift build up play from by Pachuca.
3. Oribe Peralta - SANTOS v Pumas
Chilena/Overhead kick from the Mexican international. ´Nuff said.
2. Sinha - TOLUCA v Santos
The evergreen 35-year-old Brazilian-born Mexico international dazzles the Santos defence and makes viewers dizzy with his twists and turns before sticking the ball in the back of the onion bag.
1. Enrique Esqueda - PACHUCA v Monterrey
The subject of ridicule when his former coach at América, Carlos Reinoso, said he was better than Chicharito, Esqueda, now at Pachuca, can at least lay claim to have scored a goal better than Chicharito ever will.
I chose this goal not just for the perfection of Esqueda´s strike, but also for the swift build up play from by Pachuca.
Monday, 14 November 2011
Mexican Soccer Podcast 1
Welcome to the pilot edition of the Mexican Soccer Podcast hosted by Guadalajara-based journalist Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup).
Mexican Soccer Podcast 1
Mexican Soccer Podcast 1 by mexicoworldcup
In today´s pod (14/11/11), we talk to experienced Mexican journalist Karla Villegas (@karlitsv) about the national team´s incredible 2011 and look forward with optimism to Brazil 2014.
In part two, Club América fan Jonathan Rico (@jonyrico) tells about América´s turbulent last couple of weeks and why he predicted the team would have a terrible season.
Finally, avid Mexico-watcher Kevin McCauley (@kevinmccauley) gives his predictions on the quarter-finals of the playoffs and explains why he thinks Tigres are the favourites for the Apertura 2011 title.
Feel free to make comments/suggestions.
Mexican Soccer Podcast 1
Mexican Soccer Podcast 1
Mexican Soccer Podcast 1 by mexicoworldcup
In today´s pod (14/11/11), we talk to experienced Mexican journalist Karla Villegas (@karlitsv) about the national team´s incredible 2011 and look forward with optimism to Brazil 2014.
In part two, Club América fan Jonathan Rico (@jonyrico) tells about América´s turbulent last couple of weeks and why he predicted the team would have a terrible season.
Finally, avid Mexico-watcher Kevin McCauley (@kevinmccauley) gives his predictions on the quarter-finals of the playoffs and explains why he thinks Tigres are the favourites for the Apertura 2011 title.
Feel free to make comments/suggestions.
Mexican Soccer Podcast 1
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