Hugo. We need to talk. Or more to the point I need to talk and you need to listen.
I understand you are a legend for Mexico, I’m aware you played 58 caps over a 17-year international career so I get that you walk around with well deserved arrogance, however you have never looked more ridiculous.
To come out after Mexico’s 5-1 hammering over New Zealand and claim you ” beat a team that is no more than a group of buddies who were rejected because they couldn’t play rugby in New Zealand well and they had no choice but to switch to soccer” is laughable and I’m directing that towards you personally not your loose claim.
Yeah I watched. You smashed us. We were out of our depth and if we look into the crystal ball El Tri looks certain to continue on through to Brazil 2014. You can taste it. You’re already celebrating.
We’ve listened all week. Thanks for coming. Stick to rugby. Yada yada. Do we need your eulogies before the second leg has even started? I’m going to say no. Are the All Whites unified and ready to battle for their nation’s pride?
That’s a big fat yes Mr Sanchez, this is New Zealand.
We aren’t a country built on wealth or world-wide recognition, we don’t have Cabo, and the majority of people don’t rave on about our tequila sunsets or name New Zealand as a dream vacation destination.
Those men preparing to run out onto the filed tonight? Most were involved in our 2010 World Cup triumphs, others sat back as teenagers watching on inspired for their chance to represents.
Playing football for New Zealand is their number one priority. The All Whites are no desperate bridesmaid next to the assumed desirable All Blacks rugby team.
In 2010 our nation again came together as one like we so often do. When New Zealand plays we all watch. Wherever in the world, no matter what, somewhere is a Kiwi on the phone or laptop checking scores.
This is our pride and passion you have attacked, so to hear you accuse of our boys being failed rugby stars? You couldn’t be more of a fool.
These players haven’t reached the qualifying stage without relentless determination and they sure haven’t grinded out sweat perfecting their skill set for you to dismiss their credibility.
I’m not arguing we have less or more pride wearing our national colours than your lot and despite your crap spiel I and most of New Zealand believe we have a shot.
See belief is an incredible thing, it has gotten us over the line many times before, it got us over the line when we met your team previously.
Am I dreamer, an optimist? No doubt. However these failed rugby no hopers can beat you tonight.
For one we will have one of out biggest crowds at home backing us, aure you can find amusement in our overall turnout vs Mexico fans last week, for now that’s irrelevant.
This is the country that wins matches it was never supposed to and believes tonight will be no different.
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