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The boys of Mexico have excelled in international play. But what happens when the boys become men?

If Mexican boys dominate global youth soccer, why don’t they grow up to win the World Cup?

March 12, 2014Sports

You would think the Mexicans have a shot at World Cup glory … that is, if you watch the Mexican boys teams. But the men typically disappoint. PRI’s The World reporter Jason Margolis finds disillusioned Mexican fans have several theories why.

The boys of Mexico have excelled in international play. But what happens when the boys become men?

If Mexican boys dominate global youth soccer, why don’t they grow up to win the World Cup?

March 12, 2014Sports

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