Hector Herrera is an example for Mexican players to follow, with his goal in Porto's 4-1 victory over Lokomotiv Moscow Tuesday his seventh in the Champions League. But the midfielder feels more of his countrymen would succeed abroad were it not for mismanagement by owners and directors in Mexican soccer.
Herrera and Porto teammate Jesus "Tecatito" Corona both left Liga MX for Europe at relatively young ages. Many players, however, stay in Mexico thanks to the big contracts they earn or directors demanding huge fees for players with little experience outside of Mexico. For the Mexico national team to improve, Herrera said, those running the show in Mexican soccer need to change.