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MEXICO DISAPPOINTED

Mexico were recently left disappointed after the decision taken by striker Carlos Vela not to be part of the team for the upcoming World Cup 2014. Mexico only narrowly managed to qualify for this tournament, but they will have to perform in Brazil without one of the best strikers on board.

The former Arsenal man has not featured in recent major tournaments for Mexico and the football Federation has allowed him exception to take part citing mental reasons. Despite this setback, Mexican national team manager Miguel Herrera has been travelling throughout Europe in order to take the best Mexicans playing in Europe.

A number of players are already established in the national team frame like Giovanni Dos Santos. Herrera reportedly has no issues in picking the three stars – Giovanni Dos Santos, Hector Moreno, and Javier Aquino. He also confirmed that all these players have the intention of taking part in the World Cup. Another Mexican player, Andres Guardado recently made the move to German outfit Bayern Leverkusen.

He could be on the road to greatness according to Herrera. The manager also praised the attitude shown by Manchester united forward Javier Hernandez, who has found it hard to get a first-team spot ahead of Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.

“Guardado has done well for a long time. I think he has a lot of ability. We’re going to wait for him to get into rhythm after the injury and I’m sure he’ll keep up his excellent form. Mexico is going to be an aggressive team that plays with determination. (El Tri will be) a very dynamic side that controls the ball well, wins the ball back well and has great mobility to attack the opposition,” said about the future of Guardado and also the formation of the national team at the World Cup.

LAST EIGHT

New Mexican manager Miguel Herrera has placed to the task of getting at least to the last eight of the World Cup 2014. The group stages for this major tournament have just been announced and it has been learned that makes it will be playing alongside hosts Brazil amongst others.

Croatia and Cameroon are the other members, thus making it a very strong group. Mexico recently appointed Miguel Herrera as manager in order to help the team qualify for this tournament and also do well. This was due to the poor showing of the nation at the 2013 Confederations Cup.

As preparation for this major tournament, Mexico will be playing in a friendly match against South Korea – one of the teams qualified for the World Cup. This friendly will take place towards the end of January, while Mexico have also planned two more against Nigeria and Ecuador in the coming months. Ahead of this friendly, Herrera has spoken about in the squad that he will be using. It has been revealed that most of the players for this match will be those who took part in the qualifying play-offs against New Zealand in November.

Mexico have to go through a play-off in order to qualify, but they managed to beat New Zealand 9-3 on aggregate.
“Nigeria we are comparing with Cameroon because of the region and because they have similar attributes. Ecuador is because it is in South America and it is a national team that faces Brazil and Argentina,” Herrera said Friday. The manager remained upbeat about the chances of Mexico doing well despite being in a tough group. The nation begins its World Cup campaign with a match against Cameroon followed by the big one against Brazil. The opening match is expected to lay down a marker for the outcome.

HERRERA IS FOCUSSED

Mexico’s recently appointed temporary coach Miguel Herrera has said that he wants to remain focused ahead of the match with New Zealand.

Mexico recently sacked José de la Torre after a of poor results, which also saw the team perform very poorly at Brazil 2014. The World Cup qualifying campaign has also suffered under the regime of the former manager and Herrera was brought into rectify things. He has more than satisfied everyone after guiding Mexico into the World Cup finals.

Mexico’s recently appointed temporary coach Miguel Herrera has said that he wants to remain focused ahead of the match with New Zealand.

He has stated that he does not want to receive the credit for this incredible performance over the last few weeks. Mexico come into the match against New Zealand after having lost three out of the last four matches. This certainly does not bode well for the team even though New Zealand are not traditionally regarded as one of the big teams. This will be regarded as one of the tests for Herrera, who is planning to use a lot of local based the players for this encounter.

“We are going in with the idea that this is 0-0 and we aren’t going to risk anything. We are going into [Tuesday’s] match with the same attitude of being as or even more determined than we were in the previous match. Until we qualify we won’t think about anything else but that. The 23 players I have here are the national team, they don’t belong to any club right now,” said the national team manager ahead of this World Cup intercontinental play-off encounter.

Herrera has said that his team will be going into the match with the idea that the scores are level. New Zealand demonstrated excellent defensive organisation as they were surprise qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup. They have since developed tremendously, which will be something that Mexico to be on the lookout.

Betting on the Premier League

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After Alex Ferguson left Man United, it seemed as though United’s nearest rivals sensed a power vacuum in the EPL. Mourinho has come back to Chelsea at a crucial time for the club; Man City took on Manuel Pellegrini who can instil a bit of continental workmanship and guile into the club; and Arsenal look more willing to open the cheque book than ever.

Arsenal to win the 2013/14 title appears to be the prime betting tip at the online casino for next season; that’s if they can fulfil the media hype surrounding their potential transfer targets.

Arsenal look like they need a centre forward or even a number ten to add some flare and goals to their campaign; a factor which Fergie always ensured existed in his tenure at Man United (note the crucial signing of Van Persie when the media were questioning the fragility of United’s midfield).

It seems obvious to say you can’t bet on a title winner without reckoning in who’s going to bag the goals, but it seems to remain overlooked.
Van Persie looks a shoe in for the ‘Top Goalscorer 2103/14’ market with generous odds of around 7/2. Aguero could be a keen challenger at an enticing 7/1. Suarez comes in at around 16/1 at the online casino, which could be great odds depending on his destination next season.

Unknown quantities for the 2013/14 campaign will include Everton, Southampton, West Ham, Stoke, and Newcastle. Everton could go from strength to strength under Martinez or they could lose some of their tactical rigidity; Stoke could flounder if they veer from the muscular long ball game; Newcastle could feature in the top eight or the bottom three depending on injuries.

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DE LA TORRE STAYS

The president of the Mexican football Federation, Justino Compean has confirmed that manager Jose Manuel de la Torre will remain in charge of the national team going into the 2014 World Cup. The manager has come under a lot of fire in recent months due to poor run of results.

He was widely expected to lose his job after the end of the Confederations cup. However, Compean has said that he will remain as the manager, but his position will be reviewed after a few months. Mexico recently won the CONCACAF Gold Cup, but they failed to defend this tournament under the management of de la Torre.

The team came into the competition after having won the previous two editions, but they were totally outplayed in most of the matches. Compean has said that there is indeed a position for the current manager, but he believes that de la Torre is the right man to take Mexico to the World Cup. Mexico not only had a very poor Gold Cup, but they were also disappointing at the recent Confederations cup as well. The team struggled to create chances and score goals. Mexico managed only three goals in the six matches they played at this competition.

“We don’t justify the situation but there is still support for the present (coaching) administration. There were voices who didn’t agree … I still believe (De la Torre’s staff) is the best we have to take us to Brazil 2014. I asked (the board) for trust in the administration headed by Chepo (De la Torre), who has to recognise his mistakes,” said the president of the Mexican football Federation. Mexico’s next match will be against Honduras at home in the first week of September. Only the top three teams will qualify for the World Cup automatically.

MEXICO MISS OUT

Mexico were knocked out of the Confederations cup despite managing a victory over Japan in the final group match between the two teams. Mexico manager Jose Manuel de la Torre came under intense pressure after his team suffered an embarrassing defeat in the first two matches of the group stages.

This almost ended any hope of Mexico managing to progress into the knockout stages. It was confirmed despite the 2-1 win over Japan. Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez managed to score two goals as he set Mexico on their way to their first victory in the competition.

Despite this exit, de la Torre has said that he is happy with the progress made by his team over the course of the competition. He has said that defeating Japan should not be seen as a given because the Asian team ran Italy extremely close in the previous match. Japan were coming into the encounter on the back of a 4-3 defeat against Italy in which they almost grabbed a famous victory. Shinji Okazaki was the scorer for Japan on the night, and his goal turned out to be a mere consolation for the Asians.

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni blamed tiredness for his side’s inability to repeat the heroics of the match against Italy.

“The team did very well today, we put together some good moves and managed to score. That’s what stood out for me, as well as my players’ constant fighting spirit. I’m confident this team will continue developing. It’s good to leave on a high note,” said the Mexican manager. “Our game against Italy was exhausting, which is why we weren’t as good today. The tournament has helped us to gain more international experience, which was something we were lacking, so overall we can look back positively on our time here,” said Zaccheroni.

RESPECT THE ANTHEMS

Mexican national team manager José Manuel de la Torre has said that the Mexican fans should not be disrespectful of the United States National anthem when it is played. Mexico will be meeting the United States in a crunch World Cup qualifying match on Wednesday.

Mexico certainly need a victory from this match given that they have only managed draws in the previous two World Cup qualifying matches against Jamaica and Honduras. They were expected to take at least four points from these two matches, but a return of just two points has left the qualification hopes in tatters.

De la Torre has said that it is extremely bad when teams do not hear their national anthems when playing away from home. It is usually drowned amongst the chorus of boos from the home supporters. However, he has requested the Mexican fans to not follow the same example. Mexico have been extremely good when it comes to home matches in the World Cup qualifying. They have lost just three and drawn just one in more than 40 matches at the Estadio Azteca.
De la Torre expects this good run of form to continue on Wednesday as well. Mexico are currently fifth in the World Cup qualifying group table from the CONCAF region.

“I ask the fans to respect the national anthem of the away team It feels very bad to be in an away stadium in another country and not even hear the anthem, so if there is something I can ask, it is to respect the national anthem of the visitors,” said de la Torre. Former United States player Marcelo Balboa has said that playing at the Estadio Azteca is one of the toughest for any player due to the heat. “The [difficulty] of playing at the Azteca is that it’s hot, the factories have been on all week and the smog just sits on top of you,” said Balboa.

THREE POINTS

Ahead of the match with Jamaica in the World Cup qualifying campaign, the Mexican national team manager Jose de la Torre stressed the importance of getting three points more than the style of football.

Mexico come into the match on the back of a draw with Denmark friendly match. Despite this, the team has been on good run of form. De la Torre has said that Mexico will not earn any points for playing beautiful attractive football. Instead, they should focus on improving their unbeaten run, which now stretches to 5 matches in all competitions.

Since suffering the 1-0 defeat at the hands of United States back in August, Mexico have gone on a run of matches that has seen them win against the likes of El Salvador and Costa Rica in important World Cup qualifying matches. The match against Jamaica will be at home, which gives Mexico the opportunity to extend the lead even further. The manager has called for the team to keep it simple and efficient. He has also requested his players not to be complacent the match. Complacency was one of the main problems for Mexico over the last few years, but de la Torre has been able to eradicate that from the team.

“I don’t play against victims, I play against opponents. It’s different, so it depends how we look at it. Our objective is to begin the Hexagonal on the right foot. I’m not obligated to do anything in particular. We have a commitment to do things well, which is different. The object is obviously to qualify, and tomorrow, to win. We have the abilities to do it. But sometimes the rival also figures in, and you can’t play as spectacularly as the people might like. It’s very simple, we have to be efficient. That’s the way you get things done,” said de la Torre.

MEXICO PLAYING WELL

Mexico after progressing incredibly well in the last few years according to the manager Jose Manuel de la Torre, who is extremely confident that the team can do well at the 2014 FIFA World Cup if they qualify for the tournament.

As a result of the victory in the 2011 CONCACAF gold cup, the team will now be taking part in the 2013 Confederations cup. They are also in the final round of qualifying for the World Cup and are the favourites to reach the competition from this region. The manager has also praised the desire within the striker Javier Hernandez to take the national team to even greater heights.

The Manchester United striker is one of the key members of the squad. He has been instrumental in helping the team win the last four matches on the bounce. The manager has said that it is extremely important for Mexico to be involved in the Confederations cup because it helps them adjust to the surroundings and getting to know the competition. He has said that the teams coming into this tournament will be of the highest calibre, and Mexico need to be at their best in order to win it. De la Torre has also said that this tournament will also help improve the logistics of the team.

“It’s very important for us to be involved in a competition of this calibre. This is a very strong tournament featuring the champions of all the confederations, which will help us find out where we’re at in footballing terms. Of course it’s going to be very tough, but we’ve got pretty high expectations. Mexico have been growing stronger for some time now and we need to prove that at major tournaments and with the senior national side,” said the Mexican manager to FIFA.

TOUGH GROUP

The Mexican National team manager José Manuel de la Torre has said that he is extremely confident that the team can be successful at the 2013 confederations cup that will take place in the summer. Mexico have been recently grouped alongside Brazil, Italy, and Japan.

This makes them outsiders to get past the group due to the presence of the hosts Brazil and the 2006 World Cup winners Italy. However, the recent good run of form experienced by the national team will help them do well at this tournament. José Manuel de la Torre has said that they have a tough job on their hands, but they can come through it.

Mexico can have reasons to be confident ahead of this tournament because they have recently beaten Brazil on two occasions, while they also remain unbeaten in four encounters suffering the 1-0 defeat at the hands of the United States. The presence of players like Javier Hernandez has made a lot of difference to the team. They are at the peak of their careers and Torre expects them to be the star of the show at the 2013 Confederations cup that will start with the match between Brazil and Japan on June 15.

“It will be a great opportunity. We have every intention of passing through the group phase and we think of winning the title. We have this very clear in our minds. It will be good to have Italy, Japan and Mexico in our group because these matches will allow us to make good observations about our team.We hope to have the squad ready and to be competitive during the tournament so we can start making observations for the World Cup,” said Torre. Brazil have a new coach in the form of their former manager Luiz Felipe Scolari.