Overview
- Mora scored a 62nd-minute equalizer in Mexico’s 1-1 draw with Colombia in Rafa Márquez’s coaching debut at the M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.
- The goal came after Jesús Gallardo threaded a pass to Mora, who beat defender Jhon Lucumí and finished past goalkeeper Álvaro Montero.
- At 17 years, 11 months and 12 days, Mora surpassed Manuel “Chaquetas” Rosas’s 1930 mark to become the youngest player to score for the Mexico senior team.
- Mora said scoring for Mexico was a dream and Rafa Márquez said the team will protect and develop him, while Club Tijuana recently renewed his contract to safeguard the club’s asset.
- Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are reported to be monitoring Mora but have made no formal offers so far, a pattern that could see scouting turn into bids only if his development and contract situation change.