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A former U.S. soccer player has justified his support of rivals Mexico at the Russia World Cup. Landon Donovan, 35, played for the USA national team 157 times, scoring 57 goals. He is widely regarded as the best American player ever. However, his calls for fellow Americans to back rivals Mexico at the World Cup have landed him in hot water. Many of his ex-teammates have further criticized him for accepting payment from the company Wells Fargo in exchange for wearing a Mexico soccer jersey. He tweeted a photograph of himself with a scarf that read: "My other team is Mexico. The tournament is here. USA fans, our team may not be in Russia, but our neighbors to the south are. So join me...to cheer on our other team - Mexico."
Donovan explained why he wanted people to cheer for Mexico. He grew up in California and speaks fluent Spanish. He said: "My heart bleeds red, white and blue and no one should ever question my allegiance to and support of U.S. Soccer and its national teams. That being said, having grown up east of Los Angeles playing with Mexican teammates whose passion...inspired me at a very young age....I always have had a strong connection and respect for our neighbor." Current U.S. player Claudia Soto said: "I don't understand why he is doing this. Actually, I do - money." A Mexican fan said: "There are two guys that Mexico fans love to hate. Donald Trump and Landon Donovan."
Comprehension questions- How many times did Landon Donovan play for the USA?
- What has Mr Donovan landed in because of his calls to support Mexico?
- Who criticized him for wearing a Mexico football shirt?
- What did Landon Donovan have in a photograph he tweeted?
- What did Landon Donovan say was not in Russia?
- Where did Landon Donovan grow up?
- What does Landon Donovan's heart bleed?
- Who did Landon Donovan play with in east Los Angeles?
- What did Claudia Soto say Landon Donovan was doing this for?
- How many people did a Mexican fan say other fans love to hate?
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