Ricardo Antonio La Volpe, a former coach of the Mexican National Team and several Liga MX clubs, was the target of a prank by TUDN commentators Andrés Vaca, Miguel Layún, and David Faitelson. The incident occurred just hours before the Mexico-Venezuela match at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The commentators began making absurd comparisons between Mexican players and international figures in an attempt to provoke La Volpe. Miguel Layún couldn’t contain his laughter, but tried to play it cool. The banter included comparing Santiago Giménez to Julián Álvarez as a center forward, with Faitelson asserting that Giménez was a superior player. La Volpe, initially in disbelief, eventually exploded, stating that Álvarez played for Manchester City.
As the jokes continued, La Volpe jokingly threatened to drink two tequilas before engaging in further discussion with the commentators. The prank reached its peak when Vaca compared Uriel Antuna to Kylian Mbappé, only for La Volpe to realize it was all a setup.
Despite the lighthearted incident, the Mexican team faced Venezuela in their second group stage match at the SoFi Stadium. Fans can follow all the Copa America action on VIX, witnessing the clash of the best teams from CONMEBOL and CONCACAF, as well as the top stars the tournament has to offer.
In other news, the Mexican National Team coach highlighted Edson Álvarez’s determination to stay focused on the game. This underscores the team’s commitment to success and their upcoming challenges in the tournament. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matches in the Copa America.