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As The Favourites, You Can't Lose Your Head: Mexico Coach Aguirre Urges Calm Before World Cup Opener
FIFA World Cup: Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said his players would need to stay composed under pressure when they open the FIFA World Cup against South Africa on Thursday, warning any lapse in concentration could prove costly.
Aguirre said the right mindset would be as important as his team's football in front of an expected crowd of 80,000 fans at the Azteca stadium, reports Xinhua.
"It's true that the betting odds and lines put one team ahead of another," Aguirre told reporters on Wednesday. "The advantage of playing at home, the altitude and the support of your fans should make a difference; that's something the players have to handle.As the favorite, you can't lose your head."
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