Mexico boss' explicit heckle a bit of fun - Gordon
England winger Anthony Gordon says being sworn at by Mexico boss Javier Aguirre in a viral moment of their World Cup match was "just a bit of fun".
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"It's just a bit of fun."
— Anthony Gordon , Athlete
"With all the heat and tension around the game, it was a bit of fun."
— Anthony Gordon , Athlete
"He seemed like a good guy, he was talking to me and Jude throughout the game."
— Anthony Gordon , Athlete
Key People
Anthony Gordon is a forward for the England national football team.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Javier Aguirre is the head coach of the Mexican national soccer team.
John Stones is a defender for the England national football team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Rafael Marquez is a former player and the current manager of Mexico's national football team.
Raul Jimenez is a Mexican striker formerly with Wolves, currently in talks for a return to the club.
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England winger Anthony Gordon says being sworn at by Mexico boss Javier Aguirre in a viral moment of their World Cup match was "just a bit of fun".
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