There had been relatively little to alarm the Mexican side when Tevez struck his controversial opener, which came after his initial effort had been smothered by Oscar Perez and Messi hooked the rebound back into the box.

BBC: Argentina 3-1 Mexico

Malouda showed rare glimpses of the form he showed throughout last season for Chelsea, forcing Mexico keeper Oscar Perez to palm over early in the second half, having earlier begun a free-kick routine straight off the training ground that saw Frank Ribery flash a drive across goal.

BBC: France 0-2 Mexico

Ledley King marked his first England appearance for three years by heading them into an early lead and Peter Crouch kept up his outstanding international scoring record by scrambling home for his 21st goal in 38 appearances before the interval after Wayne Rooney saw his header turned on to the bar by Mexico keeper Oscar Perez.

BBC: England 3-1 Mexico

In 1988, a Cuban diplomat, Carlos Manuel Medina Perez, and his ambassador, Oscar Fernandez-Mell, were ordered to leave Britain after the diplomat shot at a secret service agent in London.

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