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Mexico shamefully lost the Gold Cup title 2021 against the United States . And the memes in the wake of the defeat were trending once again. This time, for El Tri, they are more painful than ever.
Some took the opportunity to joke with the title of Cruz Azul with which he broke his drought , which could have been a sacrifice that Mexico now pays for in soccer and also in the Olympic Games.
The Blue Cross took all the luck, that’s why Mexico lost and that’s why we have a pure 4th place in the Olympics … pic.twitter.com/ZGjnCtA742
– ✨ (@IOscvani) August 2, 2021
On the other hand, Rogelio Funes Mori could not score in the key matches of Mexico: semifinals and final. He was neutralized by the United States in the most important game and people remembered Chicharito, who was not called up by Gerardo “Tata” Martino to give the Monterrey player the leading role up front.
Will Javier Hernández have smiled even for a moment?
El Chicharito when he found out that he lost Mexico. pic.twitter.com/m7QPVHvgOz
– EL SOLITO (@ElsolitoXXX) August 2 , 2021
The disappointment at having lost to an alternative team from the United States is great for the fans of El Tri, who also lost Hirving Lozano for most of the tournament due to the terrible injury he suffered.
Therefore, Mexico could not dedicate the title to “Chucky”, and now they will have to face Brazil, favorite to take the gold in Tokyo 2020. The Olympic team is the only hope this summer for the Aztecs.
Mexico lost, we did not take the cup to Chucky and on Tuesday we played against Brazil.
– lynn emotristre pq mexico. (@sunaspace) August 2, 2020
Gerardo “Tata” Martino is the great highlight after this defeat. He did not improve after being lost in the final of the Concacaf Nations League and is still not finding the goal effectively.
Criticism rains down on the Argentine coach.
The Tata Martino.
– I’ll be honest with you Lisa, I never finished DT’s career. pic.twitter.com/Qmt1yfCUz1
– Expositos (@Expositos_Rar) August 2, 2021
Funes Mori was also charged with criticism and / or ridicule from Mexican fans, who made hateful comparisons according to his performances in the tournament.
The recently nationalized Mexican got off to a promising start with a double against Guatemala. It also marked Honduras. But then it went out and Mexico suffered.
Funes Mori vs Trinidad and Tobago / Funes Mori vs USA pic.twitter.com/WmxAuVKSE0
– Ramirez (@ Carlos_Rmz5)
August 2, 2021
Definitely, the annoyance of losing two finals in the same summer, both against the United States, is evident in the followers of El Tri. There are plenty of reasons to complain and ask for solutions immediately.
The Qualifiers heading to Qatar 2022 are just around the corner. Mexico must improve if it does not want to continue being the protagonist of “painful memes.”
# OutTata #Gold Cup # OutMartino pic.twitter.com/8ZwtbbnHoo
– Rolando Camacho (@rolandocamachof) August 2, 2021