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Anthony Gordon finds humor in Mexico coach's viral touchline remark

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:48 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Anthony Gordon finds humor in Mexico coach's viral touchline remark
Summary

England's Anthony Gordon reacted positively to Mexico coach Javier Aguirre's provocative remark during a World Cup match. Aguirre shouted an expletive to gain Gordon's attention while he played on the touchline. Gordon interpreted Aguirre's words as a compliment, stating it was ‘just a bit of fun’ amid the game's tension. England is set to face Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday.

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  • •Gordon described Aguirre's comment as humorous and a compliment.
  • •Aguirre engaged positively with both Gordon and teammate Jude Bellingham.
  • •England defeated an opponent in their last-16 tie 3-2 at Estadio Azteca.
  • •The next match for England is against Norway on Saturday.
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  • 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Gordon: X-rated touchline remark from Mexico boss ‘just a bit of fun’
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England star Anthony Gordon found Mexico coach Javier Aguirre’s viral heckle funny and says he took his X-rated remark as a compliment. Thomas Tuchel’s men secured one of the greatest wins in the nation’s World Cup history on Sunday evening as they overcame all manner of obstacles to win their last-16 tie 3-2 at a frenzied Estadio Azteca.

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