Photo: Eloisa Sánchez / Imago7
The Mexican players who were in the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 returned to their clubs in the Liga MX . El Tri footballers had a outstanding participation , so his reinstatements did not go under the table. So did the Águilas del América with Guillermo Ochoa, Henry Martín, Sebastián Córdova and Jorge Sánchez.
Very proud of you, Mexican Eagles! 🦅🇲🇽🥉 @ HenryMartinM , @ Cordovar 97 , @ yosoy8a , @ Jorgiesanchez1 # FlyWithUs 🔸 ♦ ️🔹 pic.twitter.com / QiBtTUZ6qS
– Club América EN (@ClubAmerica_EN) August 13, 2021
Prior to the match of the semifinal of the Concacaf Champions League , between the Eagles of America and Philadelphia Union, the Mexican institution decided decorate these four footballers . In the imposing Azteca Stadium the players were awarded for their participation in the Olympic Games where they represented Mexico.
“Thank you for bringing the greatness of Mexico and Club América to the stage more important of world sport. Thank you for teaching us that dreams can be achieved, your legacy will transcend for generations ” , were the emotional words dedicated to the four American players.
Great welcome to the medalists! 🦅💥🙌 @ ClubAmerica presented acknowledgments to Memo Ochoa, @ HenryMartinM , @ Cordovar 97 and Jorge Sánchez for the bronze medal in Tokyo 2020 🇲🇽🥉
🎥I @ GibranAraige pic.twitter.com/oUWVhdnA0h
– TUDN USA (@TUDNUSA) August 13, 2021
The award was presented by Diego Ramírez , recently integrated as part of the leadership of the Mexican club.
Las Águilas del América one step away from the final
The Mexican team beat 2-0 to Philadelphia Union at the Azteca Stadium . This result leaves Santiago Solari’s team in a very good position for the return to the United States. Among the curious facts of the meeting, the Cameroonian Oliver Mbaizo, lost a tooth as a result of a slap from Mauro Lainez.