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Mexico's Memo Ochoa Misses Pumas Debut by Just 30 Minutes

Guillermo Ochoa, a Mexican archer, has shared a childhood anecdote, recalling that a school clock unexpectedly delayed his arrival to the UNAM team when he was just 10 years old.

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Maharanee Kumari
Maharanee Kumari Oct 22, 2026 - 00:06 UTC
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A 30-minute delay in the school clock prevented Guillermo Ochoa from initially joining the UNAM Pumas, a circumstance that ultimately redirected him to the national team and paved the way for him to become a legendary figure in Mexican soccer.

Club America's legendary player, Canteran, revealed in a candid manner that his decision to join the club was influenced by his father's desire to see one of the world's top archers, Canteran, play for the university team in Coapa, which ultimately led to his move to the capital.

Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa disclosed that he was on the verge of joining Pumas, a prominent rival club of America, with a potential transfer just 30 minutes away from being finalized.

During a recent conversation with the members of the Mexican music group Force Regida, lead singer Jesús Ortiz Paz reflected on his childhood interests before achieving fame as a member of the popular group.

The goalkeeper candidly revealed that as a child, he frequently visited the Atlas of Guadalajara, but he never developed a strong affinity for Chivas, even though he had a family connection through an uncle who had ties to the team, a personal detail he kept private until he shared it in the context of his nearly joining the Pedregal.

A discrepancy in training schedules contributed to the issue, as the felines began their training at 3:30 p.m., whereas the initial cut in Coapa took place at 4:00 p.m., resulting in a critical time gap that affected their family.

The head of the household faced a difficult decision when the young guardman finished his classes at 14:30, as accessing the university facilities presented a significant challenge. To resolve the issue, the head of the household made a last-minute decision to enroll him in the Eagles, thus paving the way for a new and alternative path.

The archer, a seasoned competitor in six international tournaments, is set to be honored by the American team next Saturday, October 25, during a league match against Pachuca.

Mexican basketball player Memo Ochoa has declined an offer from Pumas, a team affiliated with the National Autonomous University of Mexico, potentially jeopardizing the club's chances of competing in its sixth FIBA World Cup.

Mexico's football history will recall a momentous occasion when the iconic team, Club América, wore its yellow jersey with the crest of its arch-rival, Club Universidad Nacional, emblazoned on it, a poignant reminder of a memorable match that took place in the early morning hours.

A year ago, when Memo was seeking to join a team, the Pumas presented an offer, seeking an experienced archer. However, Memo declined the opportunity due to his long-standing aversion to the Pumas' feline colors, which held sentimental value as a childhood aspiration to represent the team.