Coach Miguel Herrera lets the reality check the rivalry of Mexico with Argentina of Lionel Messi

Mexico And Argentina Have often confronted with the international stage, producing tense matches and heated exchanges between fans in a growing Latin -American football story line. With El Tri Set to Memen Lionel Messiside in just a few months, Former Mexico coach Miguel Herrera has offered a blunt reality check on the supposed rivalry between the two nations.

Now responsible for the national team of Costa Rica, Herrera played a key role in the way from Mexico to the World Cup 2014lead them through a play-off victory over New Zealand for their controversial exit of 16. But since their last meeting at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar, you talk about a rivalry between Argentina And Mexico is only intensified.

Speaking with YouTuber Rodrigo Rea: “Louse“Made his attitude clear:”The rivalry between Mexico and Argentina … let’s be honest. That rivalry grew because we want to beat them because they are a global power. They don’t even look up on our side; That’s the realityAnd I’m not going to fool anyone. Argentina is aimed at beating Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain …‘

Herrera also gave a blunt assessment of where Mexico stands. ‘We are a step below: we have not even succeeded in reaching a semi -final of the World Cup. We are going to compete against a team, but not to the point that it has become a rivalry“He said.

Reject Argentina as the most important rival of Mexico, “Louse“Is pointed to a more traditional enemy:”The rivalry we have is at the United States. That is a Clásico, because of the region. But Argentina is a step aboveAnd we have to be honest about that. ‘

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Jus a few days ago, Argentina confirmed that they will get Mexico in a friendly during the international break in OctoberBetween the 6th and 14th in Chicago. Although fans will see another chapter in the matchup, Herrera insists that it is far from a real rivalry.

Argentina keeps the upper hand over Mexico

Argentina and Mexico have shared many memorable moments, arranged among the non-confederation teams who have confronted each other the most. But history shows La Albiceleste with a clear advantage.

Since their first meeting at the 1930 World Cup, Argentina has posted 16 wins in 32 games, with Mexico who manages only four wins and 12 draw. The goal count is skewed in the same way: 53 for Argentina and 28 for El Tri. As an addition to the frustration of Mexico, their last victory over Argentina came to the 2004 Copa América more than 20 years ago.