Carlos Vela Turns Down Invitation To Represent Mexico In World Cup 2014
In the official statement released by the Mexican Football Federation, it was stated that Héctor González Iñárritu, Director General of National Teams and Ricardo Pelaez, Sports Director of Selection Mayor had a brief meeting with Vela in Madrid. Vela, apparently isn’t mentally prepared for the tournament from the mental and emotional point of view and, therefore will not be called up by Mexican coach Miguel Herrera. Vela released an official statement on Monday which said: “In this process that has been developing for the next World Cup, I have not been 100% mentally ready to represent (Mexico) — or form part of the representation — and give it the maximum it deserves....