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Armando “La Hormiga” González moved his Mexican and Greek followers by revealing that the goal he scored in his Europa League debut with Olympiacos was dedicated to his mother.
“It’s a very special day because it’s my mom’s birthday today, and mom, I love you very much, happy birthday, and that goal was for you, mom,” the former Chivas player told the Claro Sports cameras.
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La Hormiga González debuts with a goal in the Europa League
“La Hormiga” González was a starter in the match against Jagiellonia Białystok, played on Wednesday, September 16. The match, corresponding to Matchday 1 of the League Phase, ended 2-1 in favor of the Greek team.
The player, who wears number 43, scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 43rd minute of the game. His teammate, Roman Yaremchuk, scored the 2-1 goal in the 84th minute.
This is how La Hormiga González celebrated Mexico’s Independence Day in Greece
The former Chivas player also shared how he celebrated Mexico's Independence Day in Greece and revealed that he managed to get tortillas to make himself some tacos for the Mexican night.
“There was no twist. The truth is, I finally found some flour tortillas there at the store, and I made myself some tacos for dinner, and that was my Mexican celebration,” he revealed.
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La Hormiga González also dedicated the goal to all Mexicans
“La Hormiga” González added that he dedicated the goal not only to his mom but also to all Mexicans.
Furthermore, he stated that he was happy to score a goal on Mexico's Independence Day, as it proved that Mexicans are talented in any field.
“Not only for my mom, but also for all Mexicans. I believe that holding Mexico’s name high is one of my goals, and it makes me very happy that today, on Mexico’s Independence Day, I can score a goal to show that we Mexicans are capable of many things,” he said.
This is how social media reacted to La Hormiga González's goal
On X, users were moved by the words of “La Hormiga” González and stated that his mother must be “happy and proud” of her son’s performance and words.
Meanwhile, other internet users pointed out that it was “impossible not to love him” and that they were moved to “tears” by what he said.
Another person noted that the Mexican player “is going to be very great.”
[Publicidad]