The coach of the Mexican National Team, Javier Aguirre, emphasized the importance of players feeling pride in representing their country. Aguirre stated that no conditions should be set for being part of the national team and that being called up should be seen as a privilege, not as an option.
Aguirre and Rafael Márquez lead a new project for Mexico leading up to 2025 and the upcoming commitments, including the World Cup. In a press conference at the High-Performance Center, Aguirre highlighted the need for footballers to understand that being called up is an honor and not something that should be discussed or negotiated.
The coach referred to previous criticisms where it was mentioned that there was a certain complacency towards players in the National Team, allowing them to arrive late or conditioning their presence. Aguirre made it clear that in his management, there will be no room for those who seek to impose conditions, regardless of their history or position in the team.
In Aguirre's words: "Those who set conditions to come or have demands are not welcome. Being in the Mexican National Team should be a source of pride, not a choice. Whether it's the top scorer or a historic player, if they don't understand the commitment, they will not be part of the team." With this approach, the coaching staff seeks to reinforce the idea of commitment and professionalism with each call-up, without tolerating attitudes that question the dedication and commitment to representing Mexico in international football.
