Mexico and Costa Rica ended in a 0-0 draw in the final Group A match of the 2025 Gold Cup on Sunday, creating more tension than goals for fans.

The game sparked significant interest beforehand, mainly due to Costa Rica's head coach Miguel Herrera, who is renowned for his passionate personality and tactical skills. However, the match itself proceeded without major on-field drama.

Pura vida

Off the field, attention turned to Herrera's daughter, Mishelle, who posted a selfie on Instagram during the game. She wore her father's Costa Rica jersey and captioned it: "Weren't we supposed to get crushed? We've got a three-time Champions League winner in goal too." This was a clear reference to Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas, whose strong performance helped secure the draw.

Mishelle Herrera's post was more than just playful; it provoked deeper reactions among Club América fans. Her praise for Keylor Navas as a "three-time Champions League winner" was seen as an indirect critique of Mexico's goalkeeper, Luis Ángel Malagón, who has won three Liga MX titles with Club América. This comparison drew attention, especially given her father's history with the club.

Miguel Herrera's impact on Club América is profound. He led the team to a legendary comeback victory against Cruz Azul in the rainy final of May 2013—one of the most memorable in Liga MX history—and won again in December 2018, defeating Cruz Azul once more. This background makes Mishelle's apparent criticism surprising, igniting discussions among fans about loyalty, legacy, and the boundary between humor and critique.

With the draw, Mexico and Costa Rica advanced to the quarterfinals, finishing first and second in Group A, respectively, leading to exciting matches this Saturday.