In yesterday’s post, I wondered if Mexico’s economy would outpace Brazil’s within the next decade or not; on Saturday, however, Mexico saw a different kind of rivalry against Brazil – one in which they came out on top; they defeated Brazil to win their first Olympic soccer gold medal, and their first gold medal in this year’s summer Olympics! All Mexico real estate owners and other expats can feel very proud of their team!
Here’s the story (from the Mexico Report):
Yesterday, August 11, 2012 was a momentous day in Mexico history. Mexico defeated Brazil 2 to 1, in an energy-filled soccer game at the 2012 Olympic games in London.
This was Mexico’s first gold medal of the Olympic games.
Oribe Peralta scored the first goal of the game just 28 seconds in, then successfully added a second, which was the game-winning goal.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon joined in the flood of congratulatory notes, saying via Twitter, “Gold for Mexico in soccer, a historic achievement for our country. We are happy and proud of our team.â€
Javier ‘El Chicharito’ Hernandez, one of the most famous Mexican soccer player who plays for Manchester United, but not allowed to play for the Mexican Olympic squad, echoed Calderon’s sentiments.
“Viva Mexico,†Hernandez said via Twitter.
Yesterday, the world saw Mexico in all its gold glory. Â Celebrations of the gold were in effect throughout the day. The MEXICO Report salutes Mexico on this record-breaking and historical achievement! Â Mil felicidades!
Congratulations, Mexico!!!
See the Mexico Report for more pictures.
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