From @TheAthleticFC: Finally, Raúl Jiménez gets his first World Cup goal! He was in tears as he pointed to the sky.
For Jiménez, today perhaps represents the pinnacle of an extraordinary journey. From a near-death experience to playing for Mexico at home. https://t.co/RAjHhGCCD3
Francamente no se que espera la gente de la Selección. Hace 12 años que no ganabamos un partido mundialista por diferencia de 2.
Yo estoy determinado a disfrutar este mundial y que gane México es para disfrutarlo.
Raúl Jiménez's story is truly unbelievable. In 2020, he suffered a skull fracture against Arsenal that almost cost him his life. He went through a long recovery, and despite the risks, he chose to return to the pitch.
Today, 6 years later, he scores for his country at the World Cup inside the legendary Estadio Azteca. Football had something special in store for him 🇲🇽🥺
🏆🇲🇽 Raúl Jiménez is a true fighter.
• 6 years ago, Raúl Jiménez suffered a life-threatening skull FRACTURE after a horrific collision against Arsenal.
• Doctors later told him it was a MIRACLE he survived.
• He spent around 9 months out of action recovering before making his return to football.
• When he came back, he had to wear a protective head guard/casque for the rest of his career.
• Today, he scored at the World Cup in front of his home crowd in Mexico, scoring his first WC goal… And he was in TEARS when he scored.
More than just a goal. More than just a game. ⚽️❤️
@1916Aguila Mal aguirre con los cambios
Fidalgo bien a secas
Brian malito
Lo de Cesar fue una idiotez
Tala terrible… imagínate eso vs un Top
Alvarado a mi ame!
Tala a la banca
Raúl Jiménez le prometió a su papá que un día anotaría gol en un Mundial, pero su papá ya no alcanzó a presenciar ese momento. Lágrimas hasta el cielo.