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Gilberto Mora, 16, Nets Brace vs Spain at U-20 World Cup as European Giants Step Up Scouting

FIFA rules delay any move abroad until he turns 18, prompting his camp to stress measured development.

Overview

  • The Tijuana midfielder scored twice to earn Mexico a 2-2 draw with Spain in Chile, marking his first World Cup goals at any level.
  • Spanish outlets AS, Marca, Mundo Deportivo and Sport hailed his display, and FIFA’s World Cup account praised his finishing on social media.
  • Agent Rafaela Pimienta told AS that Mora could become one of the world’s most astonishing players and emphasized protecting his space at this stage.
  • Reports say Real Madrid, Manchester United, PSG and Ajax are monitoring him, though any international transfer would have to wait until he is eligible at 18.
  • Xolos coach Sebastián Abreu favors a Europe move once he comes of age, while his father says the teenager still has more to show as fans flood social media with protective messages.