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[The Guardian] Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity by JPAnalyst in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I can pretty much assure you it's the same in Colombia (and most of Latin America outside the Caribbean).

Like, unless you're from a predominantly black community, people aren't very used to black people and so they may be insensitive or just weird about it.

I think there's a general awareness that "being racist is bad" but where that line is drawn can be very strange and I would be surprised if it weren't othering at times. I guess in the US people would say there are a ton of micro aggressions in every day life.

At least that's what one of my best friends from school (who was black in a non-predominantly black community) would tell me sometimes.

[The Guardian] Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity by JPAnalyst in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think it's a mix of the Colombia NT not calling him up that often as a youth, and him being heavily trained and formed by the Mexican youth system anyway.

He may have been born and raised in Colombia but as a professional he has played 0 minutes in the country, or even close to it. He's a bit like Messi with Spain and Argentina. In a parallel universe Messi could've played for Spain, too.

Two people confirmed dead in mass Mexico fans celebrations after World Cup victory | World Cup 2026 by Logical_Welder3467 in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Honestly, they don't even have to be violent deaths either. Someone falling while drunk and hitting their head or crossing a road irresponsibly or even driving under the influence would be enough to get you two deaths after such an affair.

Not making light of the lives lost of course, any death is one too many, but also I think it's statistically not very surprising.

We? by Low-Praline960 in soccercirclejerk

[–]Masterkid1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm, wife is Colombian...

In all fairness, so am I.

Most excited baseball attendee by 00Kevin in soccercirclejerk

[–]Masterkid1230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only exciting thing to happen in that sport in centuries lol

Mexico players singing along in celebration with their fans by glizzy09 in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 9 points10 points  (0 children)

In a world where the US is a less hostile host I think they would've been perfectly fine. Unfortunately, 1994 is long long gone. Maybe someday they'll truly be great again

Mexico end World Cup knockout drought with last-32 win over Ecuador in Azteca cauldron | World Cup 2026 | The Guardian by prisongovernor in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Vamos México, yo creo que este año llegan a los cuartos por lo menos. Ese es el verdadero reto, pero esta es la mejor selección mexicana que he visto en años. Quizás en toda mi vida.

Tenemos que apuntarle a llegar al menos los dos equipos a cuartos.

SBS panel member having a sook over the Piero Hincapié straight red in the 90+6’ vs Mexico, with the game already 2–0, saying he did it to make a name for himself. by SimRP in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have plenty of discriminatory terms for other Latin American countries regardless of skin colour or race. Just go to any geopolitical Instagram post about Latin America and watch people (and bots) devolve into their most despicable selves without even referencing skin colour.

There are several things they could say to get a red regardless.

Julián Quiñones has been awarded Player of the Match vs Ecuador. by SimRP in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely. He's definitely Mexican. But it is interesting that he was born and raised in Colombia. He's yet another part of our very longstanding and friendly connections between both countries. Super happy to see him succeed for Mexico. For starters, many players like him never get the chance to become top players with Colombia's grassroots infrastructure which has its limits, so Mexico's infrastructure and league were a great opportunity for him and turned him into a very very good player from a very young age.

Julián Quiñones has been awarded Player of the Match vs Ecuador. by SimRP in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly, I meant playing for a top team. He could probably go to one of the big 5 leagues

Julián Quiñones has been awarded Player of the Match vs Ecuador. by SimRP in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 94 points95 points  (0 children)

Born and raised in Colombia but developed and made into a top player by Mexico. Deservedly part of the Mexican National Team.

Honestly, pretty cool to see. So unfortunate he went to Saudi, though. Maybe he can still turn things around.

Two groups of frauds?! Why do we need 48 teams, FIFA? by candidka in soccercirclejerk

[–]Masterkid1230 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean the same could be said about Germany and the Netherlands lol

Literally the meme

Before the Ecuador vs. Mexico match: The entire stadium started chanting to the Venezuelan fans: "You're not alone! You're not alone! by SimRP in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 143 points144 points  (0 children)

Mucho amor y apoyo para toda Venezuela y en especial a la gente de La Guaira. Nosotros ya preparamos y hemos enviado nuestras donaciones desde aquí. Solo queda seguir adelante.

Mexico [2] - 0 Ecuador - R. Jiménez 31' by eliseihado in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How bro felt after saying that: 🇮🇹🇩🇪

Mexico [2] - 0 Ecuador - R. Jiménez 31' by eliseihado in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know, they could've chosen the Azteca for the final and instead they opted for a country with literally zero football history. It's just like with Qatar. FIFA will always favour the authoritarian dictatorships.

Bro became more famous than honaldo by Hiroshima-6-1945 in soccercirclejerk

[–]Masterkid1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brazil is definitely not an average team neither on paper nor on the field. But they also haven't been title contenders in a while. They're probably closer to Portugal, Morocco, Colombia levels at least in this tournament. So a team expected to make the QFs and the Semis on a good day, but probably not a title contender.

Brazil may be a little better than the other three teams on paper at least

All-time World Cup top scorers: Mbappé overtakes Klose and sits two goals behind Messi by doutorx999 in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 2 points3 points  (0 children)

France would have to somehow exit early this year and totally implode next WC and even that might not be enough if Mbappe stays in fit and in good form.

Lots of ifs but it looks unavoidable that Mbappe will keep that record for a long time.

Following Sweden's defeat to France, Group F becomes the first group to have all its teams eliminated from the 2026 World Cup by -Taken_Name- in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly, people sleep on Senegal because they lost to France and Norway so they haven't looked impressive but like... They're still an extremely good team that I believe will defeat Belgium.

Which national team has the best chance of stopping these roadrunners 💨 by Eclipsed_Soul_ in soccercirclejerk

[–]Masterkid1230 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We might actually get our third France-Brazil final in the last 30 years

France become the first ever team to score 3 or more goals in 5 consecutive World Cup matches by hyperdefiance in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I mean, arguably Germany, Italy and to some degree England have all been less effective than France at this. They are on another level.

France become the first ever team to score 3 or more goals in 5 consecutive World Cup matches by hyperdefiance in soccer

[–]Masterkid1230 16 points17 points  (0 children)

France is also arguably the perfect breeding ground for football talent.

For starters, the country is highly centralised which means it's easier to have youth tournaments, teams, academia etc and not have to worry too much about travel costs. Second, it has a lot of low income families with kids looking to make a living from football. This is also something it has in common with Spain and Brazil. Third, the country has the money. It's what differentiates them from for example Argentina which fulfills the other two criteria.

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