Mexican football fans share their first impressions of Russia

Mexico has beaten Russia 2-0 in a Confederation Cup match, but even though the score left Russian fans disappointed, Mexicans who travelled to Kazan to watch the action were as impressed with their Russian hosts as they were with their team on the pitch.

David ‘El Rey’ of the Mexican football fan club Pancho Villa’s Army said of the Russians he meat,

“They are very welcoming, very humble. The complete opposite of what is thought at times from the outside”.

Danny Armstrong on Twitter: “Pancho Villa’s Army fan David ‘El Rey’ in Kazan for #ConfedCup #MEXRUS 🇲🇽🇷🇺 pic.twitter.com/4wGHh5H0NQ / Twitter”

Pancho Villa’s Army fan David ‘El Rey’ in Kazan for #ConfedCup #MEXRUS 🇲🇽🇷🇺 pic.twitter.com/4wGHh5H0NQ

Mexican fans enjoyed a plethora of festivities including free music performances, dance events and a lively atmosphere in locals bars and leisure centres.

Danny Armstrong on Twitter: “Mexican El Tamborazo outside Kazan Arena. Just one and a half hours until kick off #ConfedCup #MEXRUS pic.twitter.com/gJjsWyVh6f / Twitter”

Mexican El Tamborazo outside Kazan Arena. Just one and a half hours until kick off #ConfedCup #MEXRUS pic.twitter.com/gJjsWyVh6f

Danny Armstrong on Twitter: “Mexican fans Pancho @VillasArmy mixing with Russian fans in Kazan. Great bunch of people. Great to see. #ConfedCup 🇲🇽🇷🇺 #MEXRUS pic.twitter.com/gfSl1PIVD5 / Twitter”

Mexican fans Pancho @VillasArmy mixing with Russian fans in Kazan. Great bunch of people. Great to see. #ConfedCup 🇲🇽🇷🇺 #MEXRUS pic.twitter.com/gfSl1PIVD5

Mexico might not be the most popular country in the United States among some Trump supporters, but when it comes to Russia, there was no ‘wall’ in the way of Mexicans enjoying all that Russia has to offer.