Definition of Mexico

Mexico

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Noun
1. a Republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
(synonym) United Mexican States
(hypernym) North American country, North American nation
(member-holonym) Organization of American States, OAS
(part-holonym) Mesoamerica
(member-meronym) Mexican
(part-meronym) Yucatan, Yucatan Peninsula
(class) Buena Vista

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mexico
n : a republic in southern north america; became independent from spain in 1810 [syn: mexico, united mexican states]

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Background
The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst recession in over half a century. The nation continues to make an impressive recovery. Ongoing economic and social concerns include low real wages, underemployment for a large segment of the population, inequitable income distribution, and few advancement opportunities for the largely Amerindian population in the impoverished southern states. Elections held in July 2000 marked the first time since the 1910 Mexican Revolution that the opposition defeated the party in government, the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). Vicente FOX of the National Action Party (PAN) was sworn in on 1 December 2000 as the first chief executive elected in free and fair elections.

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Country name:	conventional long form: United Mexican States conventional short form: Mexico local long form: Estados Unidos Mexicanos local short form: Mexico
Government type:	federal republic
Capital:	Mexico (Distrito Federal)
Administrative divisions:	31 states (estados, singular - estado) and 1 federal district* (distrito federal); Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Campeche, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Colima, Distrito Federal*, Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico, Michoacan de Ocampo, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro de Arteaga, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosi, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz-Llave, Yucatan, Zacatecas
Independence:	16 September 1810 (from Spain)
National holiday:	Independence Day, 16 September (1810)
Constitution:	5 February 1917
Legal system:	mixture of US constitutional theory and civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations
Suffrage:	18 years of age; universal and compulsory (but not enforced)
Executive branch:	chief of state: President Vicente FOX Quesada (since 1 December 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Vicente FOX Quesada (since 1 December 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president; note - appointment of attorney general requires consent of the Senate elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 2 July 2000 (next to be held 2 July 2006) election results: Vicente FOX Quesada elected president; percent of vote - Vicente FOX Quesada (PAN) 42.52%, Francisco LABASTIDA Ochoa (PRI) 36.1%, Cuauhtemoc CARDENAS Solorzano (PRD) 16.64%, other 4.74%
Legislative branch:	bicameral National Congress or Congreso de la Union consists of the Senate or Camara de Senadores (128 seats; 96 are elected by popular vote to serve six-year terms, and 32 are allocated on the basis of each party's popular vote) and the Federal Chamber of Deputies or Camara Federal de Diputados (500 seats; 300 members are directly elected by popular vote to serve three-year terms; remaining 200 members are allocated on the basis of each party's popular vote, also for three-year terms) elections: Senate - last held 2 July 2000 for all of the seats (next to be held 2 July 2006); Chamber of Deputies - last held 6 July 2003 (next to be held 2 July 2006) election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRI 60, PAN 46, PRD 16, PVEM 5, unassigned 1; Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - PRI 222, PAN 151, PRD 95, PVEM 17, PT 6, CD 5, unassigned 4; note - special elections were held in December 2003; the PRI and the PRD each won one seat and were each assigned one additional proportional representation seat
Judicial branch:	Supreme Court of Justice or Suprema Corte de Justicia Nacional (justices or ministros are appointed by the president with consent of the Senate)
Political parties and leaders:	Convergence for Democracy or CD [Dante DELGADO Ranauro]; Institutional Revolutionary Party or PRI [Roberto MADRAZO Pintado]; Mexican Green Ecological Party or PVEM [Jorge Emilio GONZALEZ Martinez]; National Action Party or PAN [Luis Felipe BRAVO Mena]; Party of the Democratic Revolution or PRD [Leonel GODOY]; Workers Party or PT [Alberto ANAYA Gutierrez]
Political pressure groups and leaders:	Confederation of Employers of the Mexican Republic or COPARMEX; Confederation of Industrial Chambers or CONCAMIN; Confederation of Mexican Workers or CTM; Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce or CONCANACO; Coordinator for Foreign Trade Business Organizations or COECE; Federation of Unions Providing Goods and Services or FESEBES; National Chamber of Transformation Industries or CANACINTRA; National Peasant Confederation or CNC; National Union of Workers or UNT; Regional Confederation of Mexican Workers or CROM; Revolutionary Confederation of Workers and Peasants or CROC; Roman Catholic Church
International organization participation:	APEC, BCIE, BIS, CDB, CE (observer), EBRD, FAO, G-3, G-6, G-15, G-19, G-24, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICCt (signatory), ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO, ITU, LAES, LAIA, NAM (observer), NEA, OAS, OECD, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, RG, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNMOVIC, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTO
Diplomatic representation in the US:	chief of mission: Ambassador-designate Carlos Alberto de ICAZA Gonzalez chancery: 1911 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006 telephone: [1] (202) 728-1600 FAX: [1] (202) 728-1698 consulate(s) general: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, Houston, Laredo (Texas), Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Nogales (Arizona), Phoenix, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Juan (Puerto Rico) consulate(s): Albuquerque, Brownsville (Texas), Calexico (California), Corpus Christi (Texas), Del Rio (Texas), Detroit, Douglas (Arizona), Eagle Pass (Texas), Fresno (California), Indianapolis (Indiana), Kansas City (Missouri), Las Vegas, McAllen (Texas), Midland (Texas), Omaha, Orlando, Oxnard (California), Philadelphia, Portland (Oregon), Presidio (Texas), Raleigh, Salt Lake City, San Bernardino, Santa Ana (California), Seattle, Tucson, Yuma (Arizona)
Diplomatic representation from the US:	chief of mission: Ambassador Antonio O. GARZA embassy: Paseo de la Reforma 305, Colonia Cuauhtemoc, 06500 Mexico, Distrito Federal mailing address: P. O. Box 9000, Brownsville, TX 78520-0900 telephone: [52] (55) 5080-2000 FAX: [52] (55) 5525-5040 consulate(s) general: Ciudad Juarez, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana consulate(s): Hermosillo, Matamoros, Merida, Nogales, Nuevo, Laredo
Flag description:	three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red; the coat of arms (an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak) is centered in the white band

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Mexico national football team

Mexico

Nickname	Los Tricolores, El Tri
Association	Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación
Coach	Ricardo Lavolpe
Most caps	Claudio Suárez (177)*
Top scorer	Jared Borgetti (37)*
Home colours Away colours
First international  Guatemala 2 - 3 Mexico (Guatemala City, Guatemala; 1 January 1923)
Largest win Mexico 13 - 0 Bahamas (Toluca, Mexico; April 28, 1987)
Worst defeat  England 8 - 0 Mexico (London, England; May 10, 1961)
World Cup
Appearances	13 (First in 1930)
Best result	Quarterfinals, 1970 and 1986
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Appearances	8 (First in 1991)
Best result	Winners, 1993, 1996,  1998, 2003  (*) Active

The Mexico National Football Team — the Tricolores, or El Tri for short — is the national football team of Mexico, coached by the Argentine national Ricardo La Volpe and is controlled by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación (FEMEXFUT) and is currently in 4th place in FIFA's Ranking.

For most of the 20th century, but especially in the 1990s, they dominated the other CONCACAF sides, earning them the nickname Giants of CONCACAF.

Contents 1 History 2 Recent Play  2.1 2006 World Cup 3 World Cup Squad 4 International Competiton Records  4.1 World Cup record 4.2 Gold Cup record 4.3 Copa América record 4.4 Confederations Cup record 5 Famous players 6 Famous Coaches 7 External links

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Arellano, Jesus
Monterrey & Mexico

Birthdate: May 8, 1973
Birthplace: Monterrey (Nuevo Leon), Mexico
Height: 172 cms
Weight: 66 kgs
Position: Midfielder
Games & Goals with National Team: 15 caps, 1 goals (as of January 14, 2000)
World Cup Debut: June 13, 1998 vs. Republic of Korea (W 3-1)

Arellano has a very good dribbling, is fast and can create danger very easy. He was the secret weapon of Lapuente in France 1998 World Cup. Was left out of Mexico's squad for 1999 Copa America because of his indiscipline. Nicknamed "Charrito" or "Cabrito". In January 1998, he was sold from Monterrey to Guadalajara because Monterrey had economic problems, 2 years later later in 2000, Guadalajara sold him to Monterrey, because Guadalajara have economical problems.

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Blanco, Cuauhtemoc
Valladolid & Mexico

Birthdate: January 17, 1973
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Height: 177 cms
Weight: 70 kgs
Position: Forward (Left)
Games & Goals with National Team: 58 caps, 21 goals (as of July 31, 1999)
International Debut: January 17, 1995 vs. Uruguay (W 1-0)

Cuauhtemoc is rapid, technician, has a good dribbling and is very precise in the passes. Blanco possess a notable physical strength, that united to his qualities, converts him in a very difficult footballer of stopping in race. Creator of the "Cuauhteminha", in which he press the ball with his feet and make a jump to dribble two opponents at a time. Along with Luis Hernandez creates one of the most feared offensive in the World. Linked with a move to an European team since 1998 World Cup, but nothing has been confirmed.

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Campos, Jorge
Puebla & Mexico

Birthdate: October 15, 1966
Birthplace: Acapulco (Guerrero), Mexico
Height: 175 cms
Weight: 70 kgs
Position: Goalkeeper and Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 121 caps, 2 goals (as of August 5, 1999)
International Debut: November 20, 1991 vs Uruguay (D 1-1)

Probably Mexico's best-known player, having helped them to the second round during the 1994 World Cup in the United States. He is short but has great athleticism and likes to play out of his penalty area. Position under threat after being left out of some recent. Usually wears revoltingly bright colours. In 1993, he was voted third best goalkeeper of the world.

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Hernandez, Luis
Los Angeles Galaxy & Mexico

Birthdate: December 22, 1968
Birthplace: Poza Rica (Veracruz), México
Height: 174 cms
Weight: 67 kgs
Position: Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 67 caps, 34 goals (as
of May 11, 2000)
Debut in National team: February 1, 1995, vs Uruguay (W
1:0)

Has an incredible physical ability to take off defenders, and his contundency makes him one of Mexico's best players. Has found his perfect companion on Blanco. Became famous in 1997 Bolivia's Copa America, where "Matador" scored the goal number 2000 in the history of the cup, scored 6 goals in 6 games to be the top-scorer (above worlds' best player Ronaldo), put Mexico in third place and was voted the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. Signed on July 1, 1998 with Tigres. Scored 4 goals in 4 World Cup games, including a last minute vs. Holland. During France 98, he was compared to Conan the Barbarian because of his combativity and force. In two years, he became the symbol of Tigres and he's also the captain of the team.

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Marquez, Rafael
AS Monaco & Mexico

Birthdate: February 13, 1979
Birthplace: Zamora (Michoacan), Mexico
Height: 182 cms
Weight: 70 kgs
Position: Defender (Central)
Games & Goals with National Team: 20 caps, 2 goals (as of May 26, 2000)
Mexican First Division Debut: October 19, 1996 vs. Pumas UNAM (D 2:2)

Rafa has very good ubication and orientation in the deffensive zone, excellent in marking, as good as by zone as personal, his free kicks are with tremendous force and location. In aerial game, is very difficult to pass. Simply the best mexican youth player at the end of the millenium, has been member of the Mexican National Team at all the levels. Participated in 1999 U-20 FIFA World Cup and was included in the competition Dream Team. In 1999, few months after Nigeria's World Cup, he made his international debut, and has settled in Lapuente's starting line-up. Marquez was also included in 1999 Copa America Dream Tem. Transferred to AS Monaco for $6.50 Millions of Dollars. In his first season, he settled as a first team player and became so good in France that he was voted into the Dream team of the season and also chosen best defender.

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Ramirez, Ramon
Tigres & Mexico

Birthdate: December 5, 1969
Birthplace: Tepic (Nayarit), Mexico
Height: 172 cms
Weight: 69 kgs
Position: Midfielder (Left)
Games & Goals with National Team: 115 caps, 15 goals (April 1, 2000)
Debut in National Team: December 4, 1991 vs. Hungary (W 3-0)

A veteran of USA 1994 World Cup, previously used as a defender, Ramon Ramirez has found his perfect place in the midfield. He has great speed, vision, and can put very good passes. Valued in 10 millions of dollars by his team Guadalajara, but he as sold to America's Televisa to pay some of the debts of Promotora Guadalajara with the TV Giant. Had an injury during Verano 1999 that prohibited him to had a good season. Joined Tigres of Monterrey, where he will join his national team partner Luis Hernandez, and United States 1994 World Cup Mexican Coach Miguel Mejia Baron.
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Abundis, Jose Manuel
Atlante & Mexico

Birthdate: June 11, 1973
Birthplace: Guadalajara, Mexico
Height: 1.77 mts
Weight: 72 kgs
Position: Forward
International: 37 caps, 10 goals (as of September 10, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Toluca
Transfer Fee: $4.00 Millions of Dollars
Reached his pick after France 98 WC in his team and in the national team, winning the League 3 times with Toluca and the FIFA Confederations Cup in 1999 with Mexico, scoring important goals. Played in 2000 Gold Cup, but suffered an injury versus Trinidad & Tobago and was out of action for various months. Was sold to Atlante of Mexico, after having problems with his team members of Toluca.

Beltran, Joaquin
Pumas UNAM & Mexico

Birthdate: April 29, 1977
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Height: 1.85 mts
Weight: 79 kgs
Position: Central Defender
International: 11 caps, 0 goals (as of July 25, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: None
Transfer Fee: -
A veteran of the mexican league, Beltran has always played for Pumas UNAM and he even studies in the UNAM. Is the new symbol of Pumas UNAM and one of the best players of Hugo Sanchez team. He won the gold medal with México U-23 side in the Pan-American games of 1999 in Canada, after defeating Honduras (3:1) in the final. He was also a member of the 'Tragedy of Hershey', when the Mexican U-23 team failed to qualify to Sydney Olympics.

Borgetti, Jared Echavarría
Santos Laguna & Mexico

Birthdate: August 14, 1973
Birthplace: Culiacancito, Mexico
Height: 1.85 mts
Weight: 73 kgs
Position: Forward
International: 1 caps, 1 goals (as of July 25, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Atlas
Transfer Fee: $4.50 Millions of Dollars
Jared is not a very well known forward, but he is always between the best goal scorers of the Mexican League. He is very good in the aerial game. He debuted in Atlas with minimum succes, but then was transferred to Santos, where his carrer has been in constant progress. Made his international debut in a friendly game versust Ecuador, he scored the third goal of Mexico. With Santos Laguna, he has won the Invierno Championship in 1996 and has the record for most goals scored in "liguilla" (playoffs) with 15.

Carmona, Salvador
Atlante & Mexico

Birthdate: August 22, 1975
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Height: 1.75 mts
Weight: 71 kgs
Position: Defender
International: 36 caps, 0 goals (as of July 26, 2000)
World Cups: 1 (1998)
Previous Clubs: Toluca
Transfer Fee: $2.80 Millions of Dollars
A regular fixture in the Mexican National team since 1998. Has played for Toluca, and with the 'Diablos Rojos' he won three Mexican Verano Championships (in 1998, 1999 and 2000). He was in the Mexican National team in the World Cup of France in 1998 and also in the Mexican team that won FIFA Confedereations Cup in 1999. Was transferred to Televisa's Atlante in a surprise transfer. Nicknamed 'Chava'.

Davino, Duilio
America & Mexico

Birthdate: March 21, 1976
Birthplace: Leon, Mexico
Height: 1.80 mts
Weight: 75 kgs
Position: Defender
International: 55 caps, 0 goals (as of July 25, 2000)
World Cups: 1 (1998)
Previous Clubs: Tecos UAG
Transfer Fee: -
Left sided defender who can play as a marker or as a part of a defensive three he moves forward well and is a good passer. In spite of having many international caps he has not scored yet a single goal because he rarely gets far enough forward to deliver great crosses. Reached his pick in France 98 world cup, but later suffered an injury that kept him away many months, returned from illness and help America of Mexico reach the semifinals of 1999 Copa Libertadores.

Martínez, Christian
Necaxa & Mexico

Birthdate: October 16, 1979
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Height: 1.80 mts
Weight: 77 kgs
Position: Goalkeeper
International: 2 caps, 0 goals (as of July 25, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Cuautitlan, America
Transfer Fee: -
Very good goalkeeper with excellent reflexes and agility. Came to prominence after defending Mexican goal in 1999 Nigeria U-20 WC and he was named 2nd best goalkeeper, just behind Carini from Uruguay. After his spectacular saves in the youth WC, he moved from Cuautitlan of Primera A (second division) to one of the most spectacular teams in Mexico: America. Christian became the first choice keeper of the Aguilas and made the Coappa team reach the semifinals of Copa Toyota Libertadores, where they lost with Boca Juniors (4:5).

Olalde, Jesús
Tigres & Mexico

Birthdate: May 5, 1974
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Height: 1.69 mts
Weight: 64 kgs
Position: Forward
International: 9 caps, 2 goals (as of September 10, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Pumas UNAM
Transfer Fee: $4.00 Millions of Dollars
One of the best players that have emerged from the Mexican League in recent years. The known as 'Gol-alde', possesses a natural instinct to be in the right place, in the right time to score. He was Top Scorer and Best Player of the Invierno 99 Championship, which made Manuel Lapuente to call him to the Mexican National Team. Though he has a secured place in his club, his chances of playing for the 'Tricolor' are minimum because Luis Hernandez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco have a secured place. Jesus is another player that arised from the legendary Puma's youth teams, the same that debuted Jorge Campos, Luis Garcia and Hugo Sanchez. Olalde is fast, capable of scoring from any place, has a powerful shot and is very sure when shooting penalty kicks. Scored his first international goal v South Africa in the 2000 US Cup.

Osorno, Daniel
Atlas & Mexico

Birthdate: March 16, 1979
Birthplace: El Salto, Mexico
Height: 1.72 mts
Weight: 60 kgs
Position: Forward
International: 15 caps, 5 goals (as of July 26, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: None
Transfer Fee: -
Very similar to Cuauhtemoc Blanco in his style of playing, Dani Osorno came into prominence in 1999 Nigeria U-20 WC and after helping Atlas reach the final in the Verano 99, which they lost in penalties to Toluca. Born in El Salto, Jalisco, Osorno has always played with Atlas, since the 'cadetes' (U-12). Though he is not a real goalscorer, he creates many opportunities for him and for his team members.

Pardo, Pavel Segura
America & Mexico

Birthdate: July 26, 1976
Birthplace: Guadalajara, Mexico
Height: 1.75 mts
Weight: 65 kgs
Position: Defender
International: 56 caps, 2 goals (as of September 3, 2000)
World Cups: 1 (1998)
Previous Clubs: Atlas, Tecos UAG
Transfer Fee: -
Often advances further than the other defenders and has a good eye for the crucial pass for his strikers. His all round game is good enough to support the front players but he is a responsible player who attends to defensive before running forward. One of the most impressive players in 1999 Confederations Cup. A free kick specialist that gain notoriety while playing with Atlas, but later moved to Tecos of the same city, where he stayed for few time and made his dream transfer to America of Mexico. Was shown the red card in France 98 WC game vs. Belgium. Nicknamed el 'Bebe' (baby) after his impressive form since very youth.

Rodríguez, Juan Pablo
Atlas & Mexico

Birthdate: August 7, 1979
Birthplace: Guadalajara, Mexico
Height: 1.69 mts
Weight: 64 kgs
Position: Attacking Midfielder
International: 5 caps, 0 goals (as of July 26, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: None
Transfer Fee: -
One of the most talented mexican players in the new millenium. Formed in the Zorros of Atlas in his home town Guadalajara, Juan Pablo was named after Pope's visit to Mexico in 1979. He has a superb touch of ball in both free kicks and 'normal' game. Maybe the youngest player to be captain of Atlas in the modern history. At national team, he has played very few games.

Ríos, Adolfo
America & Mexico

Birthdate: December 11, 1966
Birthplace: Uruapan, Mexico
Height: 1.76 mts
Weight: 71 kgs
Position: Goalkeeper
International: 32 caps, 0 goals (as of July 25, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Pumas UNAM, Veracruz, Necaxa
Transfer Fee: -
A late arrival to international football and the very good form of Jorge Campos, kept out Adolfo Rios of playing the USA 1994 and France 1998 World Cups, though he really experienced triumph with National team in the Copa America of 1997, when he was named 'Goalkeeper of the Cup'. In the league, has always shown great form and was champion with Necaxa in the late 90's. Rios is not like many European GK that as they get older they are slower, his great physical shape kept him ready and fast for any type of shot. Suffered a very serious injury in early 2000 that kept him out of Copa Libertadores play-off.

Soto, Luis Fernando
Santus Laguna & Mexico

Birthdate: March 10, 1971
Birthplace: Minatitlan, Mexico
Height: 1.71 mts
Weight: 68 kgs
Position: Midfielder
International: 3 caps, 0 goals (as of July 25, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Cruz Azul, Celaya
Transfer Fee: $4.50 Millions of Dollars
In spite of reaching a high peek football level in his late 20's, Luis Fernando has become one of the best players of the Mexican league, and without doubt he was the symbol of his previous team: Celaya, helping them to stay in First Division. Soto is also a good distributer and a free kick specialist. Scored an 'olympic' goal in Verano 2000 championship, while playing with Celaya.

Suárez, Claudio
Tigres & Mexico

Birthdate: December 17, 1968
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Height: 1.80 mts
Weight: 75 kgs
Position: Central Defender
International: 143 caps, 6 goals (as of September 10, 2000)
World Cups: 2 (1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Pumas UNAM, Guadalajara
Transfer Fee: $5.00 Millions of Dollars
The 'Emperador' (emperor) as Claudio is nicknamed is the most capped player of the Mexican Naional team ever. Has always shown security and regularity in all the teams he has played. A protege of Ricardo Ferreti after playing in Pumas, Chivas and now Tigres while 'Tuca' was in charge. Now a veteran, Suarez passes the ball well and is a tenacious tackler. Is trying to reach his third world cup in a row. He was the captain of the mexican side that won FIFA Confederations Cup in 1999 after defeating Brazil 4:3 in the Estadio Azteca. A regular fixture in the national team since 1991 when Menotti was Mexico's head coach.

Victorino, Cesáreo
Pachuca & Mexico

Birthdate: March 19, 1979
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Height: 1.82 mts
Weight: 72 kgs
Position: Midfielder
International: 2 caps, 0 goals (as of July 25, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: None
Transfer Fee: $3.80 Millions of Dollars
One of the best youth players playing his trade in the Mexican league, he was member of the mexican team that defeated Argentina (4:1) in the Nigeria U-20 World Cup. The Invierno 99 championship was the confirmation for Cesareo, after being underdogs during the playoff, his team [Pachuca] defeated 3 big teams: Atlas, Toluca and Cruz Azul in the finals to give the Hidalgo based club the first championship in their history, Victorino's father died months before the final game and he dedicated the triumph to his father. In June 2000 he was transferred to Rayados of Monterrey.

Zepeda, Miguel Ángel
Atlas & Mexico

Birthdate: May 25, 1976
Birthplace: Tepic, Mexico
Height: 1.74 mts
Weight: 70 kgs
Position: Attacking Midfielder
International: 27 caps, 8 goals (as of September 10, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Irapuato
Transfer Fee: -
Very fast and extremely accurate attacking midfielder. He is used to go into attack and score vital goals that helps his team to take important points. Has become a regular fixture in the Mexican National team since 1999 Copa America, and later winning the FIFA Confederations Cup, Zepeda scored the first goal of the final match to Brazil. Apparently he was moving to an European team, but Atlas of Guadalajara did not accept the proposal and everything went down.

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