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Mexico’s 16-Year-Old Standout Gilberto Mora Sets Bold Targets as Calls Grow to Protect His Development

A three-goal, one-assist surge at the U-20 World Cup has drawn big-name comparisons, prompting calls for structured guidance.

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Gilberto Mora reflexionó a fondo por primera vez en su carrera.

Overview

  • In an interview with TUDN, Mora said Mexico has what it takes to be champions and set personal goals of the Golden Boot and the Ballon d'Or.
  • Mexico is into the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals, with the Xolos de Tijuana midfielder a key contributor to the run.
  • León coach Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Ambriz compared Mora’s talent to Cuauhtémoc Blanco, credited Sebastián ‘Loco’ Abreu’s mentorship at Tijuana, and cautioned against expecting him to ‘save’ Mexico.
  • After fans jokingly urged coach Javier Aguirre to keep Bacardi away from him, Mora said the video made him laugh and emphasized his focus on his objectives.
  • Sports psychologist Carlos Alberto Vázquez Villegas urged values-based education and support from families and clubs to steer young talents away from pitfalls seen in cases like Carlos ‘Gullit’ Peña and Giovani dos Santos.