Mexico coach Javier Aguirre stated that he feels “privileged” to experience the pressure of a World Cup opener against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday.
“Fantastic. I’m grateful to life, to my parents, my siblings, my wife, of course. If I’m here tomorrow just like I was 40 years ago, a privilege, and I feel privileged,” said the veteran coach on Wednesday, who will be leading his national team for a third separate time in the tournament.
“I consider it that and live it as such every day; that’s where my joy lies. Being here 40 years later, repeating this scene now in another trench or in another position. Well, all I can do is give thanks every day.”
Aguirre, 67, formerly played for Mexico at the 1986 World Cup four decades ago.