miércoles, 25 de junio de 2014

21 razones por lo que ahora el mundo ama al "Piojo" Herrera.

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.

1. Because this is what his face looks like when he gets excited.

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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.

4. Because there is no one happier to be in Brazil.

Look at that smile!

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.

8. And because he proudly has a framed picture of his glorious mullet.

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.

10. Because he gives ZERO fucks.

11. And he doesn’t take shit from anyone.

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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.”

19. Because no one in the world can match his passion.

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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Mexico will face off against Netherlands at 12:00 p.m. on June 29th.