Mexican forward Raúl Jiménez has been called up to the national team for the FIFA dates against Portugal and Belgium. Raúl Jiméez cried after scoring a goal, dedicating it to his dad in heaven! The Mexican scored the penalty and dedicated it to a special person in heaven... Get into the Premier on @calientesports🔥 https://t.co/rXtqMdHZAv 📲 pic.twitter.com/Ft2bQ0zDq3 — FOX (@somos_FOX) March 21, 2026 With this goal, Jiménez reached the 10-goal mark in the current 2025-2026 season and reaffirmed his status as a specialist from the penalty spot, maintaining a 100% effectiveness with 14 penalties scored in the English league. Mexican forward Raúl Jiménez starred in one of the most emotional moments of the season in the Premier League. Raúl came on as a substitute in the final stretch of the match and it took him just nine minutes on the pitch to make an impact. In stoppage time (90+4), Jiménez received a precise pass and, as he tried to shoot, he was brought down by Josh Laurent, who ended up being sent off for the action. In addition, he continues to make history at the London club by reaching 28 goals in the Premier League with Fulham, placing him fourth in the club's all-time top scorers in this competition, just four goals short of equaling figures like Steed Malbranque and Brian McBride. This strong statement comes at a crucial time; Jiménez, whose contract expires in June 2026, is already in talks to renew for one more year, also sparking interest from clubs such as Everton and West Ham. His teammates, the coach, and the fans console him after the celebration! pic.twitter.com/FjSNExpS2L — José Luis Morales (@JLMNoticias) March 21, 2026 Hailing from Tepeji, Jiménez took responsibility from the penalty spot and, with his characteristic efficiency, placed the ball in the right corner of the goalkeeper's net to seal the definitive 3-1. After scoring, the Mexican broke down in tears and threw a special dedication towards the sky, honoring the memory of his father, who was the person who trusted his career the most. GOOOAL from Raúl Jiménez! The match was a comeback for the Cottagers; after a first half of misses and a goal against scored by Zian Flemming in the 60th minute, Fulham responded with goals from King and Harry Wilson. In the context of matchday 31, the Fulham attacker not only contributed to his team's 3-1 victory over Burnley, but he did so under a huge emotional load after having recently lost his father to pancreatic cancer. Despite going through deep mourning, Jiménez showed his professionalism and desire to transcend.
