This is what captain Rafael Marquez said about what young players in Mexico should do, right after the game against Argentina.

“We need to work harder with our youngsters, starting at grassroots level, and make it easier for our players to make the move to Europe, where the real football is played,” he said. “That would make a big difference.”

“If only we players were able to make the decisions,” he said. “Very few players have dared (to move to Europe), only (Gerardo) Torrado and (Antonio) De Nigris, but they are isolated examples. My club only allowed me to leave because of the massive sums involved, but my case was a one-off. That kind of situation prevents Mexican players from reaching their full potential.”

Source: WCoffsite