We lost in penalties, and are not going to Japan.
Now I hope we win the Mexican League again and the Sudamericana.
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Otra vez estamos en las noticias internacionales
Y todo por el rollo que se traen sobre el tema de la despenalización del aborto en el Distrito Federal (los links de la BBC aquí y aquí).
Parafraseando a alguien a quien escucho seguido, palabras más, palabras menos: "No creo que nadie esté a favor del aborto como tal." Pero sobre su despenalización, esa parece ser otra historia.
Si quieren informarse mejor sobre las posturas alrededor de este tema, les recomiendo este post del cajetoluco Ceronne por un lado y de los señores de Provida por el otro.
Como si no hubiera cosas más importantes en el país para estarse agarrando a gritos y sombrerazos. Otra vez, para variar, como si no hubiéramos quedado lo suficientemente divididos con la Pejefaramalla.
16th Matchday: Chivas 4-0 Veracruz
Chivas really had a flawless performance on Saturday, beating the Red Sharks at home, including a brace by Omar Bravo and further goals by Bofo Bautista (who was involved in the other 3 as well), and rookie Xavier Báez. The team played an excellent game and if it weren’t for the missed chances, could have even doubled the score.
Bravo, Medina and Bofo should go to Europe after the summer, especially if they perform well at the Copa América. Whichever team buys them should get all three, as they are much more effective when playing together.
Now let’s see how they do in the return leg of the CONCACAF Champion’s Cup final mid-week, as the winner goes to Japan.
Free Hugs Mexico City, Helsinki & Brussels
You may have heard about the Free Hugs campaign (or even read about it in your local newspaper).
I’m glad to inform that there has been already some activity in the three cities where I’ve lived: México, D.F., Helsinki and Brussels.
Because sometimes, you just need a hug.
CONCACAF Champions Cup Final: Chivas 2-2 Pachuca
In an excellent game, where both teams really played at a tempo and standard befitting a Confederation final, Chivas and Pachuca tied at Jalisco Stadium. Given the result, both teams still have chances to go through to Japan when the second leg is played on the 25th.
Omar Bravo scored a brace, but couldn’t stop Chivas from tying a game in which they started off strongly.
Mole internacional
Tip para mexicanos expatriados:
El mole como platillo de introducción a la comida típica mexicana funciona a las mil maravillas en Finlandia pero no muy bien en Bélgica (al menos con los belgas). Eso es simplemente porque para ellos el sabor del chocolate y el picante tienen muy poco que ver, mientras que para los finlandeses, mientras el mole no esté muy picoso, puede llegar a ser en un principio interesante y después delicioso.
Díganmelo a mí, que he hecho mole en la capital de Europa y en el círculo polar, jajajaja.
A 50 años de la muerte de Pedro Infante
Normalmente no me importaría demasiado, pero dado que ya tiene tiempo que pasó a mejor vida, sirvan estas líneas para recordar a uno de los personajes más entrañables del cine mexicano de los 40s y 50s, Pedro Infante (videos), quien junto a Jorge Negrete (videos), francamente mi preferido, extendieron el gusto por el cine y la música mexicana por el mundo hispanoparlante de aquella época.
Para recordarlos, uno de mis dúos favoritos en Dos Tipos de Cuidado.
Masters of Precolumbian art
If you’re in Brussels between now and 29.4.2007, you should really check out this exhibition at the Royal Museums of Art and History.
The Jansen collection has objects from all over the Americas, from Alaska to Patagonia, under the same roof. It is amazing to see the similarities and differences between these cultures. I had only been exposed to Mesoamerican art before, and the introduction of Central and South American objects from before the arrival of the Spaniards was quite a threat.
A very funny moment was when I noticed that an Aztec stone eagle on show looks just like the “Made in Mexico” logo. Of course it should.
Go, go, go! You won’t regret it.
15th Matchday: Atlas 0-2 Chivas
With very few games to go before the playoffs (yes, the Mexican league, besides having two championships per year, also has playoffs) Chivas continued in good form, beating Atlas at Jalisco Stadium (the home they both share) in the Guadalajara derby. Chivas is now second in the general standings and has a place guaranteed in the deciding stages of the season.
The first goal by Alberto Venado Medina is a beauty.
10th Matchday: Chivas 2-2 Tecos
In a very good game, Chivas made a comeback (with the last goal coming at 80 minutes), to tie 2-2 with Tecos of the University of Guadalajara. Omar Bravo scored the first, and is now at the top of the scorer’s table. Ramoncito Morales, captain of the squad, scored the second (below).