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Raul Jimenez hit out at Mexico supporters after goalkeeper Tala Rangel was booed during the side’s 0-0 friendly draw with Uruguay in Torreon on Saturday. Rangel was named in the XI by coach Javier Aguirre ahead of Carlos Acevedo, who many Mexico supporters want to see as the team’s No 1.
Mexico continues to get ready for next year’s FIFA World Cup on Saturday, as they take on Uruguay in an international friendly.
Raúl Jiménez has carried the attacking burden for much of the Aguirre era and he’s been fantastic in recent times wearing Mexico’s shirt. However, when he’s not on the pitch or is contained like he was against Uruguay, the national team looks unimaginative and flat-out incapable of scoring.
The worst rainy season in decades caused flooding around much of the city. Fat from its many taco shops, restaurants and markets was a major reason for blocked drains, officials say.