The European season has arrived. Most of the leagues will be kicking off over the next 2 weekends. Its a good time to preview the upcoming season for our Mexicans in Europe.
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FMF State of Mind Podcast: Week 1 Recap
The crew from FMF State of Mind recap week 1 in LigaMX, the standout players, best kits, and a look ahead to week 2 match ups.
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LigaMX Week 1 Highlights
What will likely be another crazy LigaMX season has kicked off. Week 1 had its own crazy moment when Morelia was seemingly robbed of a goal only to give one up on the other due to a quick re-start by Toluca. Let’s go to the highlights…
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My Cerveza is Half-Full
“Mexico crashes out of the World Cup”
“¡Fracaso para Mexico”
“Round of 16 Curse Continues”
All headlines I’ve seen since Mexico lost to Brazil. This doesn’t include all the memes on social media. I’ve kind of grown numb to the over reactions around El Tri. It’s hard not to. EVERYTHING gets blown out of proportion with this team. Continue reading
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Posted in 2018 World Cup, Feature
Si Se Pudo
I’m writing this the day after the game and I still can’t believe Mexico pulled it off. They executed a perfect game plan and stuck to it for all 90 minutes. So how did Mexico pull off the upset and become the first CONCACAF nation to beat Germany at a World Cup? I try to dig a little deeper.
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Reports: Roma Interested In Herrera
It’s the summer which means transfer rumor season is here. As is tradition, Hector Herrera is rumored to leave Porto this summer. Another tradition involves Herrera transfer rumors sending him to Serie A. This year is no different.
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Reports: Sevilla Exercising Buy Option On Layun
Ojogo is reporting that Sevilla will be using their €6mil option on Miguel Layun, Their loan deal with Porto was structured so there was 2 buy options. If exercised by 4/30, the option was €5mil if used afterwards, the cost will be around €6mil. This would end an up and down season for Layun on a high note.
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So, Your Team Didn’t Make The World Cup
With the US Men’s National Team heading to a summer off, what will their media partners cover?
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El Tri Stays Steady In FIFA Rankings
For the second straight month, Mexico have remained at 15 in FIFA’s Rankings. Many have pointed out how FIFA rankings are pointless but they do play a role in seeding for the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments.
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Carlos Salcedo Signs 4yr Deal With Eintracht Frankfurt
Salcedo was on loan with the German side with an option to buy from Chivas. Apparently, the Germans liked what they saw from him and put a ring on it by purchasing his rights and signing him to a 4yr deal.
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