Mexico star Raúl Jiménez in tears after scoring first goal since death of his father

By: The Associated Press Posted: 12:29 PM CDT Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Mexico striker Raúl Jiménez was reduced to tears on Saturday after scoring his first goal since the death of his father last week.

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LONDON (AP) — Mexico striker Raúl Jiménez was reduced to tears on Saturday after scoring his first goal since the death of his father last week.

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LONDON (AP) — Mexico striker Raúl Jiménez was reduced to tears on Saturday after scoring his first goal since the death of his father last week.

After converting a penalty to seal a 3-1 win for Fulham over Burnley in the Premier League, Jiménez dropped to his knees and pointed to the sky with both hands.

He welled up as he walked back to center circle and was seen wiping tears from his eyes after the match.