9 Reasons Miguel Herrera Is Still the World Cup Champion of Our Hearts

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Mexico's head coach Miguel Herrera celebrates after Giovani dos Santos scored the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Sunday, June 29, 2014.

Image: Themba Hadebe/Associated Press

By Laura Vitto2014-06-29 19:15:10 UTC

Mexico may have lost the game, but the Internet lost Miguel Herrera.

At first, it seemed Mexico was headed for a win in its Sunday elimination match against the Netherlands, but the Dutch scored twice late in the second half, leading to a 2-1 win in their favor. And while Mexico is hurting for its players, it's the team's lively Mexican coach Herrera who the Internet will miss most.

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Although Herrera will no longer grace the World Cup sidelines with his incredible exuberance, he'll live on in our hearts as a true FIFA champion. Here are nine reasons why:

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