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Anthony Gordon makes vow to Javier Aguirre after viral World Cup interaction

The Independent·Will Castle·8 days ago
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Anthony Gordon says he will sign an image of his viral interaction with Javier Aguirre from the World Cup following a request from the former Mexico manager.

Television cameras captured the moment during the first-half hydration break of England’s last-16 triumph at the Estadio Azteca , with Aguirre seen shouting Gordon’s name to get his attention before saying “f*** you” and laughing.

The clip was widely shared across social media and has been recalled as a “random moment of silliness” by Aguirre.

The 67-year-old, who like Barcelona ’s Gordon made a move to LaLiga in the summer, said following his appointment as Valencia manager that he wanted the Englishman to sign a print-out of the moment for his children.

“I think that was a great interaction,” Gordon said, speaking ahead of Barcelona’s meeting with Aston Villa in the Champions League .

“People really liked it, it went viral. It was really fun, no malice and just a joke in the moment.…

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