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Chabelo, the icon of Mexican television, died this Saturday at the age of 88.
The mexican team will dedicate a minute’s silence to him xavier lopezbetter known as Chabelo, who passed away on Saturday March 25 at the age of 88. The award will be given before the start of the game against Jamaicawhich is part of the Nations League.
xavier lopez ‘Chabelo‘ He was close to the sport because he had the chance to go to the Olympics and he was a supporter of the sport America. In the mexican team They will pay tribute to him with a minute’s silence before the game against Jamaica.
“An icon of Mexican television, a football lover and loved by everyone. Rest in peace, xavier lopez ‘Chabelo‘”, the Mexican Football Federation dedicated to Chabelo on its social networks after his death was announced. “We will carry you in our hearts, thanks for the joys buddy”.
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The mexican team will play against Jamaica at Azteca Stadium, in the final game of the group stage of the League of Nationsin which he needs a tie to qualify for the next round, which will be played in Las Vegas.
Chabelo He is an icon of Mexican television with the program “En Familia” that was broadcast every Sunday morning. The actor died at the age of 88, declared himself an Eagles fan and was also one of the staunch supporters of Sergio Checo Pérez, the current Formula 1 driver.
The game at Azteca Stadium will also be the debut of the mexican team under the command of Diego Cocathe Argentine was appointed as Tricolor coach last February and will play his first home game against Tricolor Jamaica.
As of Friday night, the official media had reported that 70 percent of the box office was sold out, so expect a good ticket to the game to be available in the meantime Mexico And Jamaica.