Martino recalls 'Chicharito' and 'Tecatito' to Mexico

Francisco Venegas' stunning goal from beyond the halfway line wouldn't be enough as Mexico fell to Honduras in the Pan American Games. Diego Simeone discusses how Mexico international and Atletico Madrid newcomer Hector Herrera fits into his plans tactically this season. Herculez Gomez and Shaka Hislop weigh the pros and cons of CONCACAF's qualifying format for the 2022 World Cup, which emphasizes the FIFA rankings. MEXICO CITY -- Hector Herrera and Jesus "Tecatito" Corona are both set to feature for the Mexico national team for the first time since the 2018 World Cup, while Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez returns to coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino's squad after missing the Gold Cup. The Argentine named 31 players on Tuesday in an expanded squad made up of a blend of experienced and younger players for games against the United States (Sept. 6 in East Rutherford, N.J.) and Martino's former side Argentina (Sept. 10...

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