Mexico arrive in Germany

Klingons? Is there a trekkie convention in Gottingen? That would explain the number of people in the Mexican delegation.

They got a hero’s welcome

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/soccer/specials/world_cup/2006/06/02/bc.soc.wcup.mexicoarriv.ap/index.html

Posted from  United States

Mmmh, I’m not too sure about that slogan. I heard the Iranian bus had to change it because it referred to themselves as Persian, when only like 60% of the population in Iran is persian, so the rest of the people were complaining. Well, does anybody know what percentage of the Mexican population has “Aztec passion”? I don’t know, but where I come from the Aztecs never set foot.

I’ve never been so sure about associating the whole coutry with an empire that was only there 100 years before the Spanish conquered them. Anyways, I guess everybody around the world generally thinks of Mexico when they hear the word “Aztec”, but then again, they generally think they used to live in a place somewhere in South America…

Posted from  Australia

dude Gus… shut up…
really…
what do you want it to be…
Mexico…

“Mayan passion that covers the world”…

“chilango Passion that covers the whole world”

“TAcos and enchiladas that cover the whole world”

seriously back to futbol.

Posted from  United States

Gus,

I don’t find in inappropriate at all. There are certain icons that belong and are embraced by the entire country. The Aztecs were the last great empire of Mesoamerica, and we could not refer ourselves as Mayan, since Guatemala was also part of the Mayan empire. Plus, even the name of the country is derived of the real name of that indigenous group (Mexicas), so I see nothing innapproriate in the use.

Think about it this way: Peruvians are usually refer to as Incas, Americans as Cowboys, Argentinians as Pamperos, Paraguayans as Guaranis, etc. etc. Does that mean everyone is represented in that group? No, but it is probably the most recognizable symbol of their country. There is nothing wrong with that.

And for the record, the empire lasted almost 300 years. They were dominant for about 2 centuries though (Teotihuacan was founded in 1325).

Gus,
So, should we just refer to you as English

Posted from  United States

Relax people. World Cup is upon us. World wide fiesta.

Put the history books away and concentrate on the world’s greates game.

Posted from  United States

Ok guy, you are obviously 100% about it. I just wanted to know what you thought.

I said I wasn’t too sure, I didn’t say I didn’t approve, that it was inappropiate, or that I didn’t like it. My point was, I AM MEXICAN, but have never felt “Aztec passion”. Another thing, I’ve never been to Mexico City, but I’m no less Mexican because of that, and I support the National team 200%.

Anyways, I thought it might be interesting to compare it to the case with Iran, who actually DID change their slogan.

Posted from  Australia

louie, here are some of my suggestions. I guess the one on the bus is a cultural one, how about a musical one (similar to associating Brazil with Samba): “Let the World Cup Fiesta move this time to the sound of Banda, Mariachi and Rancheras”

Of course a food one would also be easily recognizable, but I’m not sure how to include tamales, refried beans, chiles and tortillas to a good sounding slogan.

Maybe a geographical one. “From mountains and valleys, deserts and jungles, the nation’s passion will make dreams reality”

Rene, I believe you have a good point, it’s not just about us Mexicans identifying ourselves, it’s also about other people seeing the bus identfying us with it. So it does make sense to use a well known icon, albeit not 100% applicable, yet it gets the job done.

Seriously, if anybody was offended, I apologize, but I did want to have a talk about what you think might be a good slogan, keeping in the sprit of the games.

Posted from  Australia

gus… i was just kidding…

no harm buddy,,,

Anyway, hopefully everyone is ready for tomorrows game…

If we don’t score in this one ..

I”M OUT

Posted from  United States

Another thing to consider:

We have an Aztec icon as the emblem/coat of arms in our FLAG, and our Country is named after the indigenous group that comprised the Aztec empire. Also, 60% of all mestizos in Mexico have some sort of Mexica/Aztec blood in them. So I believe the Aztec word is the one that best represents us or the one that serves as the most logical common denominator.

Posted from  United States

Gus you’re totally right I’m ofended that the slogan didn’t say “Pasion ATLANTISTA que cubre todo el mundo” lol!!! no just kidding I actually thought that it was very cool the welcome El Tri got from germans.
This is the game where Chiquis should play the 90 min because other than that he should be thinking on ways on how to entretain himself in the bench for the whole tournament.Just 7 days before we play Iran can’t wait!!!
Vamos Mexico

Posted from  United States

So does anybody know anything about this University team? Is it an amateur team, a student team, or an actual professional team like UNAM or UANL? Also, is there a limit of interchanges available (say 6) like in the other friendlies?

Posted from  Australia

I am looking forward to see you guys beat Angola in Hannover:)
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Posted from  Germany