'I needed a beer'published at 14:13 GMT 1 December 2022
Croatia v Belgium (15:00 GMT)
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Image source, BBC SportI met a very sad Mexico fan on the Metro on my way to the ground. They went out of the competition in dramatic style last night, at the expense of Poland.
He was wearing a sign around his neck saying "my team is out, don’t talk to me. In airplane mode."
He did have a chat with me though. He said he cried after the game. "No beer. I got home and I needed a beer!"
I asked to take a photo of his sign after we discussed the game - "we came so close, I can't believe it" he added.
I got my camera out and he said "oh, wait, I have a better sign. To wish everyone Merry Christmas!"
He is at this match now with his friend from Belgium. We bumped into them again on our way to the media centre and he waved at us. At least he's cheered up.








