Merlín the duck, a folk hero of the World Cup, was denied entry into Azteca Stadium for Mexico's match against the Czech Republic. While Merlín was allowed onto the stadium grounds to film a commercial for Televisa, FIFA regulations prohibit animals from entering the venue to ensure their well-being. Despite not being able to attend the game, Merlín has become an international celebrity and an unofficial mascot for Mexico, with fans expressing pride in his newfound fame. AI
RANK_REASON The story is about a duck that became a social media phenomenon and folk hero during the World Cup, but was denied entry to a stadium, which is not a significant industry event.
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