Dirty TackleThe very best Guillermo Ochoa memes
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Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa proved his goaltending skills as he led Mexico to a 0-0 draw against Brazil with 14 saves. Analysts are calling him "superhuman" and "remarkable." Fans are taking it farther: a series of memes is already comparing Ochoa to Jesus and a few saints.
#SanOchoa pic.twitter.com/XPAHFVMYxj
— Alejandra Oraa (@alejandraoraa) June 17, 2014
¡San Memo Ochoa! pic.twitter.com/LUjNpDdT9Y
— Mark Tacher (@MarkTacher) June 17, 2014
One fan has even updated Ochoa's Wikipedia page to reflect the praise.
So Guillermo Ochoa's Wikipedia page has already been updated… pic.twitter.com/IL2SWJYOco
— Shawn Francis (@TheOffsideRules) June 17, 2014
While another thinks the 28-year-old journeyman keeper should be running for president.
Mexicans be like Ochoa for president!! pic.twitter.com/HpwF9XsjC9
— She Wants The D (@SheswantstheD) June 17, 2014
Others are depicting him as a brick wall.
BREAKING: Live pictures of Mexican keeper Guillermo Ochoa. #WorldCup @wrightthompson @darrenrovell pic.twitter.com/FdgZ7maMUe
— Matt Kick (@MatthewKick) June 17, 2014
The most fitting, considering the World Cup is being hosted in Brazil, shows him on the famous statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro.
And the Rio statue memes continue… #BRAvsMEX #WorldCup2014 #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/D0CrSm8UH5
— Rami (@Ramisms) June 17, 2014
This was Ochoa's second perfect performance in this World Cup. Mexico beat Cameroon 1-0 in its opening match.
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