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Duck in Jersey Becomes Mexico's World Cup Mascot
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Meet Merlin, the duck-turned-Mexican-World-Cup-mascot, strutting in a national soccer jersey and FIFA tie at a press conference with President Claudia Sheinbaum—complete with his crew: owner Carla Gomez and her sons Carlos and Cristian, representing working-class pride. This street-vendor-turned-duck-empire has turned Merlin into a viral sensation, with the family feeding him gourmet treats like meat tacos and calling him the boss of their little business. Their unexpected fame during the World Cup has brought them joy and global attention.
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