Mexico Fútbol Fans Celebrate Mexico’s Lead Over Venezuela / Photo by Mario Lozano for SanDiegoish
Much has been said about how David Beckham Coming to America. What effect he will have on the Major League Soccer is yet to be seen. In the meantime, millions of Americans (North, Central and South Americans) are already watching fútbol here on Sundays. And they will continue to do so even after David Beckham hangs up his jersey.
Mexico 3 to 1 win over Venezuela last month drew a record attendance of 63,000 soccer fans to Qualcomm Stadium, proving fútbol is big in America. The fan zone had live music, games, and free swag. Traffic and parking were a nightmare. The freeway was gridlocked and some people abandoned their cars on the spot and walked to the stadium. During the soccer match, two spectators decided to be part of the game and ran on the field. One of them took a swing at a Venezuelan soccer player. Moments later, he dove into the goal box before getting rushed away by security.
Andres Guardado Scores for Mexico Fútbol / Photo by Mario Lozano for SanDiegoish
Mexico Fútbol Fans Celebrate Goal by Andres Guardado Scores for Mexico / Photo by Mario Lozano for SanDiegoish
Fernando Arce scores for Mexico Fútbol / Photo by Mario Lozano for SanDiegoish
Goal! Goal! Mexico 2, Venezuela 0 / Photo by Mario Lozano for SanDiegoish
Fan Rallies Mexico Soccer Fans / Photo by Mario Lozano for SanDiegoish
Chapulin Colorado at Mexico vs. Venezuela Soccer Match at Qualcomm Stadium / Photo by Mario Lozano for SanDiegoish
Mexico Soccer Fans Before Match / Photo by Mario Lozano for SanDiegoish
Thumbs up for Mexico Fútbol / Photo by Mario Lozano for SanDiegoish
Mexico Fútbol Fan with Calendar Girls at Qualcomm Stadium
We apologize for not getting these pictures up sooner: I dropped the ball. You can read more about the game on Fox Sports. You can see more pictures from the Mexico vs. Venezuela game on our flickr.
