The president of Mexico has a message for the new champion of Liga MX, but his words for the runner-up may be even more significant.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known by his initials AMLO, recently was sworn in as Mexico's head of state. The president sent a tweet Sunday night after Club America's 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul with words for both teams.
"Congratulations to America; Encouragement to Cruz Azul. 'He who perseveres, achieves.'" he wrote.
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Felicitaciones al América; ánimo al Cruz Azul. «El que persevera, alcanza». — Andrés Manuel (@lopezobrador_) December 17, 2018
While the words may feel empty now for supporters of Cruz Azul, which won its last title in 1997 and has fallen short in six finals since then, it's worth remembering who they're coming from.