The greatest soccer figure in Brazilian and international soccer, Pele, had some interesting things to say about a North American foe. ” Four years we have faced mexico and it’s not a small pebble. It’s a big rock in our way. Mexico, over the years, has had great players and facing them is not an easy game”, he claimed in a conference room in University Anahuac. At the same time, he also said that Mexico should respect the other teams in the group they’re in because the Africans can bring a great surprise to the party.
Can it be true? Can Pele be actually scared of Mexico? Brazil and Mexico have played 35 games against each other, with Brazil having 20 wins in its favor and Mexico only having 9 and 6 being draws. In this new edition, where Brazil will have to face Mexico on June 17 in their Group A math-up. Expect this game to be entertaining, with both teams going back and forth, who will get the upper hand? Well I’ll tell you who! The team that puts their hearts out on the field, that’s who will win this match. It’s a classic game between these two teams.
Important Games:
Mexico 2-Brazil 0, Gold Cup Final 1996
Mexico 1-Brazil 0, Gold Cup Final 2003
Mexico 0-Brazil 4, Copa America Quarter-Finals 2004
Mexico 2-Brazil 3, Confederations Cup Group Stage 1997
Mexico 4-Brazil 3, Confederations Final 1999
Mexico 0-Brazil 5, World Cup 1954
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