Choice Mexico did not qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. in the group stage after adding four points as a result of a draw (Poland), a loss (Argentina) and an insufficient victory against Saudi Arabia on the final day.
Absence from the World Championships so soon, with Game 5 (the quarter-final) as the target, shifted all the foundations of the Selection, and the first thing was the (already anticipated) announcement by Gerardo “Tata” Martino of his resignation as El Tri coach.
On the other hand, the thousands of fans who paid for their trip and tickets to Qatar ended up disappointed with their Selection’s performance. Some of them were consulted by La Opinión in Doha and made no secret of their sadness at the quick elimination, as well as their anger at Tata Martino for his decisions.
“We were knocked out in the first game because we didn’t beat Poland,” said one fan, while another was more blunt: “We’re disappointed.” There was another one consulted by Ricardo López Juarez who accused the referee: “He was not on our side.”
Although Mexico’s last match in Qatar 2022 was attended by a disguised Mexican fan who was pleased with the final result against Saudi Arabia.
Source: La Opinion
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