“They are my teammates and I love them and admire them. I’m tired of looking at the negative side of things whenever questions are made in Mexico — whether we win, lose or draw; whether some guysplay abroad, whether they’re pursuing their happiness; whether some players grow. It’s just about everything. There’s always a negative side to everything.”

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