Gilberto Mora, just 17 years old, is one of the most talked-about figures on the road to the 2026 World Cup. But when Corona launched its commemorative cans featuring Mexico’s 26 call-ups, his name was the only one that did not appear. The reason? Mexican laws prohibit a minor from promoting alcohol.
Instead of simply leaving him out, the brand decided to have some fun: alongside the cans, they placed blackberries (yes, the fruit) as a nod to his last name. A replacement as absurd as it was clever that quickly went viral among fans.
Days later, ‘Morita’ solved his problem another way: he appeared in a flavored milk campaign alongside Chino Huerta and Alexis Vega, this time aimed directly at children. The same legal reason explains why at Xolos de Tijuana he plays with different patches than his teammates. At 17, there are rules that not even the best player in the World Cup can break. 😅🥛
