Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre reacts angrily to reports that FIFA is considering changing the kick-off time for Mexico’s World Cup Round of 16 match against England. Multiple outlets report that the scheduled start is expected to be moved six hours earlier, with the change linked to forecasts of thunderstorms. Aguirre says he is not “fooled” by the proposal, describing it as a “kick in the stomach” and expressing frustration over FIFA’s handling of the matter. One report says Aguirre appears to confirm the time change even though FIFA’s decision is described as not yet officially communicated. The coach also disputes the idea that Mexico would gain an advantage from England’s match being brought forward. He argues against any claim of a benefit for the co-hosts, including in relation to England and their manager Thomas Tuchel. Overall, the reports portray Aguirre as criticizing FIFA for the timing decision amid uncertainty over whether it has been finalized.
Javier Aguirre reacts angrily as FIFA reportedly moves Mexico-England kick-off
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre reacts angrily to reports that FIFA is considering changing the kick-off time for Mexico’s World Cup Round of 16 match against England. Multiple outlets report that th...
- Mexico coach Javier Aguirre reacts angrily to reports of a possible World Cup Round of 16 kick-off time change versus England.
- The reported adjustment is to move the match six hours earlier.
- The proposed change is linked to expected thunderstorms.
- Aguirre says he was not “fooled” by the plan and describes it as a “kick in the stomach.”
- The coach disputes claims that bringing the time forward would give England or co-hosts an advantage.
Mexico boss Javier Aguirre denied he was “fooled” by FIFA’s potential plan to move the kick-off of the last-16 clash with England. Aguirre said in a radio interview that the decision to bring the game forward six hours was a “kick in the stomach”.
1 month agoJavier Aguirre has reacted angrily to reports of a kick-off time change, while also refuting any advantage for the co-hosts over Thomas Tuchel’s side
1 month agoJavier Aguirre has reacted angrily to reports of a kick-off time change, while also refuting any advantage for the co-hosts over Thomas Tuchel’s side
1 month agoMexico head coach Javier Aguirre has seemingly confirmed that their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 game against England has been moved six hours earlier due to expected thunderstorms
1 month agoMexico's head coach Javier Aguirre has seemingly confirmed that their last 16 clash with England has changed despite there still being no official word from FIFA
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