Harry Kane Praises Mexico: 'One of My Favorite Games'
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- England captain Harry Kane praised Mexico's performance after their World Cup match, calling it one of his favorite games.
- Kane, who scored and assisted in the match, lost his voice during a post-game interview but has since recovered.
- He highlighted the special atmosphere of the Estadio Azteca and the team's resilience in overcoming challenges.
England captain Harry Kane has lauded Mexico's performance in their World Cup encounter, describing it as one of his most cherished matches. The prolific striker shared a video message for British fans, celebrating the team's victory over Mexico in the Round of 16.
Kane, who plays for Bayern Munich, was a key figure in England's win, contributing an assist and a goal. His post-match interview, where he famously lost his voice, went viral. Now, with his voice restored, Kane expressed his delight at the fans' amusement over the incident, calling the interview "perfect" for a "perfect night."
First of all, as you can hear, my voice is back. What a memorable interview, I'm glad everyone is laughing about it on social media, but yes, it was a perfect interview to end a perfect night.
Reflecting on the game, Kane emphasized the unique experience of playing at the iconic Estadio Azteca, filled with passionate Mexican and English supporters. He described the match as special, citing the electrifying atmosphere and the team's determination to battle through adversity.
Entering that match was special, the atmosphere, the stadium, we were all excited to play this iconic game and to overcome the adversities, battle as we did, put our bodies to the limit, cover every inch of the grass, it was incredible to be a part of that, it was one of my favorite games with the England jersey without a doubt.
"Entering that match was special, the atmosphere, the stadium, we were all excited to play this iconic game and to overcome the adversities, battle as we did, put our bodies to the limit, cover every inch of the grass, it was incredible to be a part of that," Kane stated. He proudly declared it "one of my favorite games with the England jersey without a doubt."
Kane expressed pride in his teammates, acknowledging the significant challenge Mexico presented. He highlighted the team's success in advancing to the next round, underscoring their ability to meet the demanding task.
I'm proud of everyone, we knew the challenge we faced and how difficult it would be and we managed to qualify for the next round.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.