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Mexico’s faithful fans have a nearby Soccer Baby Jesus to turn to for ‘a little help’ in the World Cup

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Mexico’s faithful fans have a nearby Soccer Baby Jesus to turn to for ‘a little help’ in the World Cup
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World Cup fans desperate for their team to take home the trophy often turn to expressions of faith and prayer. Mexican fans are no different, and in Mexico City they have the perfect icon to which they can voice their petitions.
Perched in front of the magnificent Altar of the Kings in the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is Soccer Baby Jesus (aka El Niño Futbolero) clad in a Mexican national team jersey with a soccer ball sitting next to him.
In the days leading up to the Mexico-Ecuador World

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