Sport in Mexico

Luchador Perro Aguayo Jr. lays motionless on the mat during the match in which he died.

‘They didn’t just see a wrestler die, they watched a superhero die’

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Perro Aguayo, Jr. was a hero in Mexico, a beloved, larger-than-life figure in the country’s wildly popular wrestling. So after Aguayo’s death in the ring during a match broadcast across the country, many Mexicans are taking the news hard.

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?

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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?

Sports