By Sergio Silva
Jun 25, 2024, 9:09 PM EDT
The Mexican actor Cristo Fernández, known for his character “Dani Rojas” in the renowned series Ted Lasso, sent a motivational message to the players of the Mexican National Team that this Wednesday will face Venezuela in the continuation of the Copa America USA 2024.
In an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Opinion Cristo Fernández, who also made his living as a professional soccer player, reminded each of the 26 players representing El Tri in this tournament of the importance of the opportunity to wear the national team shirt.
One of them went to Santiago Gimenezscorer for the Aztec team who is not going through his best moment by accumulating 11 consecutive games without being able to hit the net, to whom he sent a message in the best style of “Dani Rojas”, the skilled forward of AFC Richmond in the popular series, ahead of this Wednesday’s meeting at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
“Santi is a crack, just like the others and for tomorrow it’s time to send him good vibes. Before he goes out on the field and feels the pressure, he and the rest of the players must not forget that it is a dream to wear the national team jersey regardless of the pressures that exist. So let’s give him all the good energy because tomorrow we win.”said Cristo Fernández.
The Mexican actor, who with his character in the successful Apple TV series made the phrase “Football is life” famous, also sent good vibes not only to Santiago Giménez but to the entire Mexican team led by Jaime Lozano for the match against the Venezuelans who arrive inspired after their epic victory against Ecuador (1-2).
“Dani Rojas has many virtues and one of them is the passion for doing things. Whatever you do, there will always be stress because it is part of the job. Now a lot of weight falls on Santi and the rest of the players, but it is nice to remember that it is a dream to be able to be in the national team, it is a dream to be able to dedicate yourself to playing football.”he added.
The 33-year-old actor, showing off his soccer knowledge from his career on the playing fields in both Mexico and Puerto Rico, highlighted that the Mexican team’s duel this Wednesday could serve to gain a little more confidence. after a difficult start against Jamaica (1-0).
“The match against the Venezuelan National Team is going to be a new opportunity for the team to regain confidence to defeat a rival that is not going to be easy because Venezuela is playing very well. “It is one of the teams that can surprise us in this Copa América.”highlighted the one born in Guadalajara.
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