Spain and Brazil are the favorites at the World Cup warm-up tournament, but they have stiff competition. Though, probably not from Tahiti.
Mexico in need of results
Claudio VillaMexico have played nine games in 2013, won one and drawn eight. They’ve yet to score a goal at home in the final phase of World Cup qualifying. Their performances at Estadio Azteca have been a bit of a national embarrassment and they have manager ‘Chepo’ Jose Manuel de la Torre on the hot seat.
Fans chanted “fuera Chepo” and booed him mercilessly at the conclusion of El Tri’s recent 0-0 draw with Costa Rica, leading journalists to ask him if he’s considered resigning. In a defiant press conference, he stated that he would never quit and that his team is on track to qualify for the World Cup. The FMF has stood by him, but they could change their tone if Mexico makes it 12 games without victory in the next two weeks.
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