Mantan striker Real Madrid itu, yang secara luas dianggap sebagai pemain terbaik yang dihasilkan Meksiko, dipecat dua pekan setelah tim dibawah usia 23 tahun, yang juga dilatihnya, gagal lolos ke Olimpiade Beijing.
The former Real Madrid striker, widely regarded as the finest player Mexico has produced, was sacked two weeks after the under-23 team, which he also coaches, failed to qualify for the Beijing Olympics.