Mexico National Team
Chicharito’s Hand Got Really Messed Up, But His Return Date Has Been Determined
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez has taken to Twitter to reveal that the surgery he required after falling down the stairs of his home has been completed.
Chicharito is now recovering after the “perfect” surgery, confirming that the original timeline of a return in two week’s time is still the expected outcome.
The Rise And Rise Of Carlos Salcedo
Carlos Salcedo’s remarkable rise from unknown youngster training with Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake to representing the Mexico national team with regularity reached another milestone on Sunday. Chivas Guadalajara confirmed that the 22-year-old defender will spend the year on loan with Italy’s Fiorentina.
Chicharito Fell Down The Stairs And Broke His Hand
Bayer Leverkusen sriker Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is out for at least two weeks after breaking his hand falling down the stairs at his house.
Really.
Blow for #Leverkusen! @CH14_ out for 2 weeks and misses start of the season.
Fans Of Chicharito Flock To A Meet-And-Greet With The Mexican Star In Leverkusen
Chicharito fanboys and fangirls flocked to a recent meet-and-greet event in Leverkusen to get up close and personal with the Mexican striker.
Chicharito flashed his famous smile and was extremely personable and charismatic with his supporters, signing autographs and posing for photographs.
The effort was clearly appreciated by fans who’d come as far as Puebla, Mexico to see their hero.
Chicharito scored 17 goals in 28 Bundesliga appearances for Bayer Leverkusen last season, and the El Tri international is targeting even more this campaign.
Erick Gutierrez's Four Goals Save Mexico From Embarrassment Against Fiji
Alfredo Talavera owes Erick Gutierrez a debt of gratitude. Talavera made the mistake that allowed Fiji to go 1-0 up on Mexico Sunday, and for a while it looked like Fiji might pull out the Olympic upset to end all Olympic upsets.
Chicharito Happy At Leverkusen With Juventus And Bayern Munich Lurking
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez is more than happy to stay at Bayer Leverkusen and help the club make an impact in the Champions League according to coach Roger Schmidt. And why wouldn’t he be?
Chicharito flourished in his first real opportunity to start week in, week out in Europe. The Mexican striker scored 26 goals in all competitions for Leverkusen, the most he’s scored since his early days in Guadalajara.
After Recent Disappointments, El Tri Need A Strong Showing In The Olympics
The Mexico national team has become, in recent years, a fertile ground for European scouts to find promising talent. Of course, Chicharito is the most famous example, but the likes of Hector Herrera, Jesus "Tecatito" Corona, Miguel Layun, Andres Guardado and Hector Moreno have not only found success, but have become integral to their respective clubs.
Many people give credit to the rise of Chicharito for shining the spotlight on Liga MX as a spot for promising talent, but in reality, more credit should be given to the sustained success of the Mexican youth.
Hirving Lozano Kicks Off Liga MX Apertura With An Almighty Bang
Qué semana ha sido para Hirving "Chucky" Lozano, de 20 años. Primero, el extremo mexicano fue incluido en el equipo de 18 hombres de México para los Juegos Olímpicos de Río 2016. Luego, la estrella en ascenso de Pachuca se vinculó con una transferencia masiva al Manchester United en la Premier League. Finalmente, Lozano comenzó la Apertura de la Liga MX 2016 con dos goles y una asistencia en la demolición de León por 5-1 por parte de Pachuca.
A Former Student Of Ronaldinho’s With Queretaro, Orbelin Pineda Is Making His Own Name
Having played for Mexico at the 2015 U-20 World Cup in New Zealand and having smoothly transitioned from Queretaro to Chivas in Liga MX, it was widely reported that Orbelin Pineda would make the natural progression to El Tri’s U-23 setup for the Olympic Games. However, Pineda, still only 20 years old, was omitted from Mexico’s roster for the Rio Games.