The 35-year-old Mexican striker scored the 2-0 against South

HOOK

Raúl Jiménez scores, cries and reminds everyone how close he once came to losing it all

FACTS

  • The 35-year-old Mexican striker scored the 2-0 against South Africa
  • In 2020 he suffered a skull fracture after colliding with David Luiz and needed emergency surgery
  • After months of rehab, he rebuilt his form at Fulham and now plays with a protective headband

TAKEAWAY

That goal was about far more than football — it carried relief, survival and comeback energy.

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