Last but not least: "Outwitting" the opponent
This Thursday, Mexico will face the U.S. in a World Cup qualifier. Unfortunately, Mexico hasn't won a single one of its last ten away games against its much larger neighbor. Now it's time to turn things around.
This Thursday, Mexico will play against the USA in the World Cup qualifiers. Unfortunately, Mexico has not won a single one of its last ten away games against its oversized neighbor. Now they need a little help. Although the Mexicans lead in the head-to-head meetings with 30 wins compared to 15, the USA have made up a lot of ground in recent years. The USA are a power, especially at home. As 20 Minuten Online writes, a Mexican sports newspaper now wants to break the spell with the help of voodoo dolls.
Small needles are distributed to the dolls to prick the American dolls in the places where the opposing players should be injured, or at least suffer injuries. The aim is to achieve the first victory on American soil since 1999. The sponsor "Blockbuster" doesn't really believe in magic either - but it's a good way to have fun, according to the spokesman with the typically American name Mauricio Munoz.
Small needles are distributed to the dolls to prick the American dolls in the places where the opposing players should be injured, or at least suffer injuries. The aim is to achieve the first victory on American soil since 1999. The sponsor "Blockbuster" doesn't really believe in magic either - but it's a good way to have fun, according to the spokesman with the typically American name Mauricio Munoz.
