Monterrey (Mexico) (AFP) -
French international striker Andre-Pierre Gignac shocked many in the
football world when he snubbed some major European teams to sign for a
Mexican club six months ago, but his gamble is paying off.
His Tigres of
Monterrey are in a domestic final, he's among the top scorers and fans
love the former Marseille star, waving French flags at games -- while
one couple named their baby after him.
With
13 goals, including two decisive ones in the Liga MX's Apertura-2015
knockout phase, the 30-year-old has led Tigres to the final against the
mighty Pumas of Mexico City.
The
teams will play the first leg at Monterrey's Universitario stadium on
Thursday and the return at the Pumas' lair in the Mexican capital on
Sunday.
Out of the French
national squad for a year, Gignac was recalled last month, though his
return was marred by the Paris attacks during the France-Germany
friendly.
Now he has a shot at lifting the Mexican league trophy after promising Tigres fans "great things" when he arrived in June.READ MORE
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