PANAMA CITY — Mexico forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez praised Rafa Marquez on Monday, saying he's one of the best Mexicans ever to play soccer.
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Marquez, 37, headed in the winning goal in El Tri's 2-1 triumph over the United States on Friday and likely will be back on the field for the national team when it takes on Panama in the second match of the window Tuesday. For Chicharito, Marquez is in rarefied air for Mexican players, along with another Mexican who had success in European domestic leagues.