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Aaron Ramsey, of Wales, speaks during his official presentation as a player of Mexico City's Pumas soccer club at La Cantera sports complex in Mexico City, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) Aaron Ramsey, of Wales, gestures during his official presentation as a player of Mexico City's Pumas soccer club at La Cantera sports complex in Mexico City, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) Aaron Ramsey, right, of Wales, poses for a photo with a team shirt during his official presentation as a player of Mexico City's Pumas soccer club, alongside club President Luis Raul Gonzalez, at La Cantera sports complex in Mexico City, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) Aaron Ramsey, right, of Wales, poses for a photo with a team shirt during his official presentation as a player of Mexico City's Pumas soccer club, alongside club President Luis Raul Gonzalez, at La Cantera sports complex in Mexico City, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) Aaron Ramsey, of Wales, speaks during his official presentation as a player of Mexico City's Pumas soccer club at La Cantera sports complex in Mexico City, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) Aaron Ramsey, of Wales, gestures during his official presentation as a player of Mexico City's Pumas soccer club at La Cantera sports complex in Mexico City, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) Aaron Ramsey, right, of Wales, poses for a photo with a team shirt during his official presentation as a player of Mexico City's Pumas soccer club, alongside club President Luis Raul Gonzalez, at La Cantera sports complex in Mexico City, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) MEXICO CITY (AP) — An invisible enemy awaits former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey in Mexico City — the altitude. Ramsey was introduced on Thursday as a new player for the UNAM Pumas, who play their home matches at estadio Olimpico, which sits at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level. Advertisement The Mexican Apertura tournament starts next week, although Pumas will not play their first home game until July 20. 'The altitude is something I have that I have definitely have to get used to,' Ramsey said at a media conference. 'I am doing well at the moment I need to take the next steps and hopefully I will be to be on the pitch as soon as possible to help my teammates. I hope it will be very soon.' The 34-year-old Ramsey arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday for his medical and signed his one-year contract on Thursday. 'This league is very technical, with great players and over the last I've really tried to get as much information as I could from certain people and, you know, the internet and things like that,' added Ramsey. Advertisement Pumas is considered one of the four most popular teams in the country although it has not won a title since the Clausura 2011 tournament. 'I have had pressure throughout my career. I've played for some of the best teams in the world, and there's an expectation to win,' Ramsey said. 'I'm sure here is no different, so. I know what this club can do, and hopefully I can play my part to be successful.' Ramsey finished the final three matches of the 2024-25 season as Cardiff City's interim manager after they were relegated from the Championship to League One in Wales. With 86 appearances for Wales, the midfielder helped his country reach the Euro 2016 semifinals. Ramsay has previously said he hopes to continue playing for the national side as it attempts to reach the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada next year. ___ AP soccer:
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Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp offers touching message after ex-player Diogo Jota's death
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp wrote a moving tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who died in a car crash early Thursday morning. Klopp, who coached Jota for four seasons at Liverpool, said Thursday he was 'heartbroken' by the news. 'This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose! But I can't see it!' Klopp posted on Instagram. 'I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother Andre. Advertisement 'Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much! All my prayers, thoughts and power to [Diogo's wife] Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them! Rest in peace — Love.' 3 Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he was 'heartbroken' by the death of Diogo Jota. AP Jota and Silva, also a professional soccer player, were found dead after their car went off a road on a highway in Zamora, a province in northwest Spain. Advertisement The 28-year-old Jota, from Portugal, joined Liverpool in 2020, playing under Klopp until the manager left the team in May 2024. Before Liverpool, Jota played for Wolves (2017-21) and Portuguese teams Paços (2014-16) and Porto (2016-17). 3 Diogo Jota is pictured during a match on April 2. REUTERS Current Liverpool manager Arne Slot spoke on the tragedy as well, calling the accident an 'unimaginable loss.' Advertisement 'What to say? What can anyone say at a time like this when the shock and the pain is so incredibly raw? I wish I had the words but I know I do not,' Slot said in a statement Thursday. 'All I have are feelings that I know so many people will share about a person and a player we loved dearly and a family we care so much about.' 3 People view tributes to soccer player Diogo Jota at Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC, on July 3. ADAM VAUGHAN/EPA/Shutterstock Advertisement Slot coached Jota for the 2024-25 season, during which Liverpool won the Premier League title. 'My first thoughts are not those of a football manager,' Slot continued. 'They are of a father, a son, a brother and an uncle and they belong to the family of Diogo and Andre Silva who have experienced such an unimaginable loss.'
