DISCLAIMER: This post has absolutely nothing
to do with Miguel Herrera’s truly amazing coaching job. Sure, his
ability to take over a dysfunctional Mexico team and transforming them
into one of the best stories of the World Cup is a great story, but this
post is solely dedicated to something EVEN BETTER — celebrating Miguel
Herrera — the man.
2. He once celebrated by burying his head in another man’s crotch.
This was after the Herrera-led Club America won their 11th league title in penalty kicks back in 2013.
3. He has a productive and respectful relationship with referees.
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I’m sure he was simply complimenting the referee’s decision.
5. Because this inexplicable Spanish ska music video featuring Miguel and a cannon.
6. Because this is how he looked in his playing days…
Herrera had a 14-year club career in Mexico and was considered for the 1994 Mexican World Cup team, but lost out on the chance due to his hotheadedness — a.k.a. overflowing PASSION.
7. Because MULLET.
The Young mulletted Miguel Herrera >>
8. And because he proudly has a framed picture of his glorious mullet.
Gracias a @PaniniSportMx por el reconocimiento.
Yeah, that haircut was not a mistake, he was damn PROUD of his mullet.
9. Because he was nicknamed “El Piojo” during his playing career, meaning louse or pest.
As you can see, Herrera wasn’t
exactly the most talented player on the pitch, but he played with a lot
of heart and was a deliberate pest to opponents.
12. Because he’s a master of the photobomb.
13. And he looks like a Danny DeVito doppelgänger in this picture with Tom Brady.
14. Because he’s totally metal…
15. And a fearless thrill seeker…
16. Who loves moster trucks…
17. And manning a charcoal grill like a motherfuckin’ boss.
18. Because rain or shine, he always brings his A-game.
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As Roger Bennett from Men In Blazers so eloquently put it,
Miguel Herrera has experienced “more happiness [in one goal
celebration] than any Englishman has felt in [his] entire generation.”
20. In fact, he’s overflowing with so much passion that you never know if he’s laughing, crying, happy, angry, excited or in extreme pain.
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21. Because this beautiful, magnificent man has made this World Cup a lot more fun.
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