André-Pierre Gignac speaks a español perfect and even understands albures. You don’t need to proclaim your love for Mexico, your actions say it all.
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Have two children born in Monterrey (Eden and Mavy), and together with his wife Deborah, a couple of years ago they passed the naturalization test to become Mexican. They didn’t need it, they did it for conviction, for the love they took to a country they arrived in 2015.
“They asked me questions about general culture and history of the country. My wife and I had that desire to become Mexicans, like our last two children, who were born in Monterrey, “the forward said at the time in an interview with ‘The team’.
Of character reluctant, for some even superb sometimes, the actions off the court of the French say a lot about his human qualities. He has a foundation that supports children with cleft lip and palate through the campaign ‘Painting smiles’.
Often it is empathic in social networks before requests received, and is aware of the Social problems in Nuevo León and in the rest of the country.
Talking about his soccer achievements in Tigres and his ability on the field is redundant, since he is one of the best foreigners who have played in Aztec football and whatever happens from here to his retirement, he has already left his mark in Mexico .
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In the framework of the unfortunate actions of Nahuel Guzmán, seconded by Guido Pizarro, who affirmed that Tigres would only represent his fans in the Club World Cup and not Mexico, Gignac gave them a severe lesson.
Where to speak and how to do it, the French did represent Mexico, stood up for his team and with two goals placed him in the Club World Cup Semifinal.
He didn’t have to wrap himself in the flag, kiss the shield or make an off-key statement, he just understood the importance of sending a strong message and he did.
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It is a character that does not pass unnoticed and as some do idolatran, has a large number of detractors. There is little and nothing to question about what he does on the pitch. He has an unalterable mentality, he is a born winner.
Footballers like Nahuel and Pizarro, who are also Tigres’ references, but with a much lower trajectory than the French, could use a little of Gignac’s humility. They go from ‘bravucones‘until the boss puts them on the waist.
Gignac, brother, you are Mexican.