14 Tweets That Capture the Agony and Ecstasy of Being an El Tri Fan

By  Adriana Cataño

NOTIMEX/FOTO/JESSICA ESPINOSA

NOTIMEX/FOTO/JESSICA ESPINOSA

With a victory at the 2015 Copa Oro, a strong start at this year’s Copa América Centenario, and an undefeated streak at the World Cup qualifiers, la Selección Nacional de México has been riding high for the last year or so. And players like Javier “Chicharito” Hernández and old man (by soccer standards) Rafa Márquez have been instrumental in El Tri’s domination. However, being a fan isn’t always easy, as some players can be frustrating to watch and sometimes the team makes you sweat before finally picking up the win.

So for those who have been along for the ride with El Tri, this is what it’s like, according to Twitter: 

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Tfw you get to see El Tri live

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And when you learn that some fans are more extra than you

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Chicharito love runs deep

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Like, even across species

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Talking crap about USMNT is a hobby

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But you'll shut down anyone

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When life ruins your victory celebration

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But you know you'll get a do-over

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Largely in part because of Memo Ochoa

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And then you'll head to El Ángel

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But sometimes you face defeat

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And you can't handle it

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Sometimes being a fan outside of Mexico is difficult

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But for some, at the very least, your remote knows what's up

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