Borgetti, Marquez to play for Mexico against United States in World Cup qualifier
Jared Borgetti is expected to lead the attack when Mexico faces the United States in a World Cup qualifying match.
The Bolton striker was picked by Mexico coach Ricardo Lavolpe for the match in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 3, the Mexican Soccer Federation said Saturday.
FC Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez was also chosen.
Mexico leads the final round of CONCACAF qualifying with 16 points from six matches, followed by the United States with 15 points. The top three teams in the six-team group qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany, with the fourth-place team facing an Asian team for another spot.
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Borgetti, Marquez to play for Mexico against United States in World Cup qualifier
Jared Borgetti is expected to lead the attack when Mexico faces the United States in a World Cup qualifying match.
The Bolton striker was picked by Mexico coach Ricardo Lavolpe for the match in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 3, the Mexican Soccer Federation said Saturday.
FC Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez was also chosen.
Mexico leads the final round of CONCACAF qualifying with 16 points from six matches, followed by the United States with 15 points. The top three teams in the six-team group qualify for the 2006
UPDATE 1-New Bolton striker Borgetti in Mexico squad
Striker Jared Borgetti was named in Mexico's squad for their World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica this month just hours after signing for English Premier League side Bolton Wanderers.
Borgetti, Mexico's joint all-time top scorer with 35 goals, signed a two-year deal with Bolton on Thursday and was presented to the British media at their Reebok Stadium on Friday.
He was included in Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe's 20-man squad, posted on the Mexican federation's official website, for the Concacaf zone qualifier at Mexico City's Azteca stadium on August 17.
The only other European-based player
Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - Mexico heads into its rivalry match Saturday against the United States at Columbus Crew Stadium without the services of captain Pavel Pardo due to suspension.
Pardo is suspended due to an accumulation of cards during World Cup qualifying. Mexico will now have to attempt to qualify for the finals next summer in Germany without the influential CF America midfielder.
"It's the game that I wanted to play in the most because it is important because of what it means and because I wanted to beat the United States," Pardo told Terra.com earlier in the week.
Mexico to play five exhibition games in U.S. next year before World Cup
Mexico will play five international friendlies in the United States next year before the World Cup, including a March matchup against Ghana, a first-round opponent of the U.S. team.
Mexico will play Ghana on March 1 in the Dallas area, Soccer United Marketing said Wednesday. The United States plays the Black Stars on June 22 at Nuremberg, Germany, in the final first-round game for the Americans at the World Cup,
Mexico meets Norway on Jan. 25 at San Francisco, four days before Norway plays the United States in Carson,
World Cup qualifiers: Mexico books berth, England loses
Mexico qualified for the World Cup by crushing nine-man Panama 5-0 at the Azteca Stadium.
Luis Perez, Rafael Marquez, Jared Borgetti, Francisco Fonseca and captain Pavel Pardo shared the goals on Wednesday, As mexico booked their place in Germany with two games to spare, and became the ninth team to qualify.
Mexico went ahead on the half hour when striker Luis Perez collected a rebound on his chest and volleyed home from the edge of the area.
Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez increased Mexico's lead in the 54th minute when he headed in Pavel Pardo's free kick
Mexicos Borgetti to miss rest of group matches
Mexican striker Jared Borgetti will miss the rest of his countrys World Cup Group D matches, the teams doctor said.
Borgetti, who had to be replaced with a leg injury in Monday mornings (AEST) 3-1 World Cup victory over Iran, will certainly be out of action for eight to 10 days, team doctor Jose Luis Serrano told reporters.
After evaluation this morning, he will not play any of the group games, but hopefully he will be back after then, he said.
We have to evaluate the healing process closely because theres the risk
Mexico clinch berth
Mexico clinched their fourth straight World Cup berth yesterday, routing Panama 5-0 while preventing the visitors from a single serious shot on goal.
In other North and Central American and Caribbean region qualifiers, the United States, who had already booked their spot at next year’s World Cup in Germany, played out a scoreless draw with Guatemala, while Costa Rica kept their finals hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago.
With two games remaining, Mexico and the United States lead the Concacaf standings on 19 points, ahead of Costa Rica with 13, Guatemala with eight
Mexico Legend Borgetti Wants To Use World Cup Finals To Prove Worth To Bolton Wanderers
Mexicos record breaking goal-scoring legend Jared Borgetti wants to use the World Cup Finals to prove to Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce that he deserves more first-team action next season.
I have unfinished business with Bolton, because I can be much better than what I have shown so far, said Borgetti.
Borgetti, who has been a second choice striker for Bolton boss Sam Allardyce since his move to The Reebok last summer, said: Part of my problem has been that I have not been able to begin games
Fatigue not a problem for Mexico striker Borgetti
Many of the worlds top players are likely to arrive at the World Cup weary from a long hard European season.
Not so, Mexico striker Jared Borgetti.
The 32-year-old, his countrys all-time leading scorer with 37 goals in 74 outings, became the first Mexican to play in the English Premier League when he signed for Bolton Wanderers before the 2005-06 season.
What appeared to be a dream move late in his career has turned to frustration for Borgetti, who was restricted to less than a handful of starts all season.
It will be fascinating to see whether
Mexico call up Argentine
Mexico, who have already booked a berth at next year's World Cup, called up Argentine-born striker Guillermo Franco for their remaining two qualifiers while Cuauhtemoc Blanco was again overlooked.
The possibility of a call-up for Monterrey's Franco had re-ignited a fierce debate over the presence of foreign-born players in the squad.
Coach Ricardo La Volpe, himself an Argentine, has already caused controversy by selecting Brazilian-born forward Antonio Naelson for the squad, although he was left out on this occasion.
Guadalajara striker Adolfo Bautista, who has been unable to win a place in the squad recently, has been
