England forward Anthony Gordon recently addressed a viral incident during the World Cup round-of-16 clash at Azteca Stadium, where Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre directed an explicit comment toward him. During a hydration break in the 3-2 victory for England, the 67-year-old manager engaged with both Jude Bellingham and Gordon near the touchline. Gordon, who recently transferred from Newcastle United to Barcelona, interpreted the remark as a playful interaction.
“It was just a bit of fun,” Gordon remarked, noting that he viewed the manager’s comment as a compliment following his persistent pressure on the opposition’s defense. Gordon added that Aguirre appeared to be a decent individual who maintained communication with him and Bellingham throughout the high-stakes match.
The match was characterized by intense moments, including a red card for Jarell Quansah and a brace from Bellingham. Despite a late push from Mexico following goals by Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, England successfully advanced to face Norway in the quarter-finals. Following the tournament exit, Aguirre has stepped down from his managerial role, with Rafael Marquez appointed as his successor.
