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Maná Calls for Responsible Celebration Ahead of Mexico vs. England Halftime Show
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Maná Calls for Responsible Celebration Ahead of Mexico vs. England Halftime Show

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican band Maná will perform during halftime of the Mexico vs. England match, aiming to celebrate a potential victory.
  • Lead singer Fher Olvera urged fans to celebrate responsibly, avoiding the violence and damage seen after previous wins.
  • The band hopes their performance will showcase a positive image of Mexico during the World Cup.

Mexican rock band Maná is set to perform during the halftime show of the highly anticipated match between Mexico and England, expressing their hope for a Mexican victory and a celebration that reflects the country's positive spirit.

Lead singer Fher Olvera conveyed the band's enthusiasm for the upcoming game, stating, "God willing, Mexico wins. Let's go out and celebrate because it's an incredible thing that can happen, but in harmony, in peace, respecting each other and respecting the tourists who are visiting us here."

God willing, Mexico wins. Let's go out and celebrate because it's an incredible thing that can happen, but in harmony, in peace, respecting each other and respecting the tourists who are visiting us here.

— Fher OlveraThe lead singer of Maná urges fans to celebrate a potential victory over England responsibly and peacefully.

Olvera's call for a peaceful celebration comes in the wake of previous victories that led to public disturbances. He urged fans to avoid the "damage, fights, and tragedies" that marred celebrations following Mexico's win against Ecuador, emphasizing that "Mexicans are better than that."

Mexicans are better than that.

— Fher OlveraOlvera calls for celebrations to avoid violence and damage, referencing past incidents.

The band sees their performance as an opportunity to present a positive image of Mexico to a global audience during the World Cup. Drummer Alex González added, "Mexico has always had a reputation for tourism, but imagine on top of that, with such a massive celebration and with people from all over."

Maná previously performed during the opening ceremony, and their rendition of "Oye mi amor" garnered significant attention, leading to FIFA's invitation for this halftime show. The band views this as a historic moment to musically represent the Mexican national team on a global stage.

Mexico has always had a reputation for tourism, but imagine on top of that, with such a massive celebration and with people from all over.

— Alex GonzálezThe drummer of Maná highlights the World Cup's potential to showcase Mexico's positive hospitality.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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