1 | MEXICO CITY (AP) " The coach of Mexico's national soccer team is known for his histrionic displays of emotion during games. |
2 | Now Miguel Herrera's off-field composure is being questioned after a television sports anchor claimed the coach punched him at the Philadelphia airport following Mexico's 3-1 victory over Jamaica to take the Gold Cup. |
3 | Television Azteca sports anchor Christian Martinoli described the incident Monday on a Television Azteca program. |
4 | He said Herrera apparently wanted to hit him again but fellow sports commentator Luis Garcia got between them. |
5 | Martinoli has criticized Herrera's performance as coach as have many Mexicans. |
6 | The Mexican Soccer Federation did not immediately confirm the Sunday incident. |
7 | The short, stocky Herrera gained notoriety for his effusive celebrations at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. |