SAN LUIS POTOSI, Mexico — Everywhere the Mexico national team goes, it gets a huge reception, but Thursday was overwhelming even for El Tri.
The team's arrival from the airport in San Luis Potosi to its hotel dinner Thursday was delayed by an ever-growing crowd of fans who serenaded the team bus with "Cielito Lindo" and yelled other messages of support.
In a news conference shortly after arriving, Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera said the reception will motivate the team during Friday's contest against Trinidad and Tobago.
"I want to thank the fans. The reception was powerful, and all the guys felt it because they know the passion and love the Mexican fans have for their national team," Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio added without prompting at the same news conference.