The sound of lightning could be heard in the distance as the backdrop of Mexico City would turn into a dark, constantly evolving cloud of grey and blue. Animosity amongst both Mexican and English fans thickened inside the majestic Azteca stadium as a much-anticipated atmosphere between El Tri and the Three Lions continued to build. Mexico City, a place that doesn’t just bring out color and life on special occasions. It literally has it ingrained within it. It is a place of energy. And Azteca, El Tri’s fortress, which hadn’t known a loss for 13 years until Sunday night, was the host for the eve...
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