Since MNF is in Mexico City, here's a little history.

Football's introduced in Mexico through series of games, exhibitions really, in late 1896 and early 1897.

Since college football was the attraction, the games were between Missouri and Texas.

... Mexican president/dictator Porfirio Diaz attended.

This was era when Mexico is "modernizing" and sports are a part of this.

Mexican newspapers described football as players jumping on each other, and not enjoyable to watch.

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