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Merlín the duck denied stadium entry for World Cup match, films commercial instead

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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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Merlín the duck denied stadium entry for World Cup match, films commercial instead

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Lichtenberg, Nayara Batschke, The Associated Press ·

    Merlin the Duck was allowed inside Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, but only to film a commercial

    In two weeks, a 2-year-old duck from Mexico City went from street vendor sidekick to presidential guest to trademark defendant.

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