Was it stupid of Mexico's coach not to take Cuauhtemoc Blanco?
375075
if one manager didt take blanco to squad, , think he is not a manager, or he is moron
324002
He did well not calling him. Although Cuauhtemoc may be a great soccer player, he is such an A S S and tremendously presumptuous
94998
He was leaving the field because of the latest plague to inflict the beautiful game... racism. The Spanish league is notorious for this, and something should be done soon (and I'm not talking about meaningless things like charging a team about 600 pounds... come on! are they serious?! such insignificant action cannot stop anything)
1167383
I believe the inquirer tends to oversimplify the issue and phrases the question badly. Otto Pfister, the Togo coach, was right in choosing to leave days before the Cup. He was hired very short term, and took the job on that short notice. If the Togo government does not want to finance a World Cup campaign, they are being very incooperative and disrespectful to the coach who has taken such pressure by agreeing to coach the team. Remember that Togo's players have qualified -- something that is huge for Togo. The least their government could do is reward them. These contracts were agreed upon and now are being disputed? What an embarassment...please. However, Pfister has been very collected in handling this situation, and I believe has since returned as coach. It is too bad this situation became so public and the government of Togo allowed it to get to this point.
718344
It honestly did seem like it was an accident. He was throwing sliders inside and you tend to accidentally hit people with those. Like the announcer said, if you are going to bean a guy on purpose, you throw a 4-seam fastball. Springer obviously didn't have his best stuff tonight.\n\nUnless he's really tricky and just wanted to *make* it look like an acciedent.
1094704
what the hell is different from reffing in mexico, and then reffing in the world cup...he was just plain hellbent on wanting to see another latino team make it far in the world cup but it isnt going to happen
326340
First at all that is not the proper first name spelling,  The answer is despite the fact that Mr Blanco has participated in the last 2 world cups representing his country, his present perfomance is not up to par.  I still believe that Mr Blanco should have been chosen due to his experience, leadership and ability to rise to the ocassion on big tournaments. Its pretty bad idea to have a foreigner coach lead your team into such grand tournament.  thanks fraire
996206
They lost to mexico...figure it out
1052569
Huh?\n\nIt sounds like a joke.  He was caught in California, Arizona AND New Mexico?\n\nI'm not even sure I believe it.
1129177
Here in Mexico there are two distinctly different schools of though.\n\nThe First one is: We sucked big-time against Angola and Portugal. Everybody on the team is screwing the pooch. As usual we scrape out of the qualifying by the skin of our teeth, only to crash out in flames during the second round. The Argies will murder us and burn the body! (Argentina 3-1)\n\nThe Second one is: La Volpe is remarkably calm and optimistic for such a nasty s.o.b. In fact He seems downright (and uncharacteristically) pleased with Mexico's awful performance! We do have a lot of skill and talent on this team. While undeserving of FIFAs high rating, we are just as undeserving of the low esteem that most international fans hold us. Could Ricardo La Volpe simply be "playing possum" with his old WC teammates? Getting ready to spring a major trap on the unsuspecting, over-confident and always arrogant Argies?\n(Mexico 3-2)\n\nIts only a few hours to see. Me, I'm going to be drinking a fair amount of Negra Modelo fearing the first option, hoping for the second!
1106047
I understand coaches being very biased towards their own team, but he was infuriated on some clear cut calls.  I don't see the US as being horribly bad (although I don't like them), however I think he brings them down.
355649
although i am an america fan, I have to agree without a doubt that Sanchez is the best goalie in Mexico. I beleive he is leaving to play in spain and it would be very good for him to be better recognized worldwide he deserves it. I beleive it would be very selfish of Vergara to keep him in Mexico, also look for Ochoa from America to go international. hes proven himself at a very oung age, but Oswaldo deserves it more, it would definetely hurt the chivas as Talavera is not as experienced and no where near oswaldos experience but he has to do what's best for him, every professional soccer players dream is to play in Europe. I could see him playing with Real Madrid
1099984
Hate's a very strong word I wouldn't use, but the team I always want to see lose is Mexico (Concacaf rivals), and their coach is more annoying than any of their players, which is saying a lot.
802970
He has been asked, twice, IIRC, but he refused both times.  Good move, I think.  Some guys are just built to coach NCAA 1A and not the NFL.  Look at Pete Carroll, or Steve Spurrier...
1118078
Who cares if they get a different coach.  They dont have enough talent, no matter how many people they turn into naturalized citizens. Landon Donovan predicted that they would win the world cup.  that idiot.  He was the most overrated player of the world cup. I dont think he can play in our league we have of over 30 players..
1142337
I really don't know .. That coach SUCKS big time , he had no facial expressions what so ever during the entire match . If the USA continue this poor form they won't have a chance against Italy or even the Black Stars of africa ( Ghana ) .
1138860
I agree with you, La Volpe is not putting the right guys in the field. He is experimenting and I don't think this is the time to do it.  He had 4 years to prepare and so far he has done a lousy job.  He made defensive changes, who knows why.  I think he should of put in Arellano and Morales to run thru the outside and had a better chance to score and tie, maybe even win.  Marquez is playing lousy and it's not his fault because he is not playing in his normal position.  He plays his best as defensive midfielder.