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Raul Jimenez scores emotional World Cup goal for Mexico after near-fatal injury

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Mexico striker Raul Jimenez scores his 46th national goal in a 2-0 World Cup win over South Africa, marking an emotional comeback after a near-fatal head injury in 2020.

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Mexico striker Raul Jimenez scores his 46th national goal in a 2-0 World Cup win over South Africa, marking an emotional comeback after a near-fatal head injury in 2020.

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