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Why the Mexican press wants Tuca as El Tri manager

The majority of reporters covering the national team hope Tuca Ferretti leaves Tigres to work with the national team on a long-term basis

A 4-1 loss to Uruguay and a 1-0 defeat to the rival United States normally would have Mexico fans and the press up in arms. Instead, things are calm after the FIFA dates.

That's progress for Mexico, with fans and the press taking the matches in the context they should be taken in. The games were a chance for young players who are hoping to be part of the next World Cup cycle to introduce themselves and get a taste of international sporting competition.