Jorge Campos became a football figure in an era before social networks. The entire world learned about his talent without him playing European football, and it was the ultimate showcase for players who want to be in the global spotlight, yesterday as well as today. His myth was entirely forged in Mexico, beyond his brief stay in MLS, But it was enough to make him an all-time goalkeeper who, to this day, earns admiration everywhere he steps.
The latest evidence is the exhibition invitation sent to him’Fashion and sport: from one fashion show to another” at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France. The collection showcases one of the Mexicans’ classic phosphorescent uniforms, which also includes outfits by the likes of Serena Williams, Zinedine Zidane and Naomi Osaka. Campos went to participated in this experience and provided another example of how his legacy has expanded throughout the world.
In the past, when foreign leagues were not broadcast live, some players could only watch them once every four years. Of course, Campos delighted all the fans in Mexico, those of the teams he played for and his opponents. But in the world, they can only enjoy this kind of fun at the World Cup every four years. Their colorful uniforms once divided opinion (and they still do even today, though no one can deny that they are iconic), That natural charisma and unusual ability when playing outside his zone.
When talking about him, the equation is perfect. He has all the ingredients to be an exciting goalie. In Mexico you can also see him in an effective role as a striker, which is a spectacle: he starts the game as a goalkeeper, demands a change, then takes off his sweater and gloves and becomes a player on the field. And not just any player on the field: in his style, he likes to kick the ball with his bicycle and bombard goalkeepers, who must know them very well.
This duality was destroyed by FIFA, which instituted a rule prohibiting goalkeepers from changing positions during a match. But Campos continues to blaze a unique path. At every international game, the eyes of the world are on the diminutive (1.68) goalkeeper who possesses incredible agility, is able to hit the hardest shots and, obviously, always wears colors Colorful jerseys.askOr Nike choosing him to appear in the legendary “Hell Match” advert alongside heroes like Ronaldo, Cantona, Maldini and Figo.
His qualities were shown at the World Cup, which was the highest test for him, so he could have had at least one chance in European football, but at that time everything was made more difficult due to the limit on the number of foreign players (only three) complex. Regardless, Campos has already received an offer, as he told his partner Luis García’s YouTube channel in 2019. “I’ll give you information: They offered me $5 million at the time. I’m not going to reveal the team, I’m not going to reveal the name of the team. It’s right there, with a lot of respect, but it’s It was sent to me via fax,” the goalkeeper recalled.
Nineteen years have passed since his retirement as a professional football player (2004), but this does not prevent him from being remembered not only among Mexican fans: around the world, they also consider him a living legend.It’s normal to see him talking to world-class people, e.g. ronaldo or lothar matthäus, they often invite him to FIFA events. More than just a national figure, Campos became Mexico’s ambassador around the world. He earned his fame naturally, permanently, and against all odds. Today, he enjoyed it more than anyone else.
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