Football 'ambassador' and fan favorite: a duck becomes a star in Mexico (opens in new tab)

Merlin, a two-year-old duck, seized the imagination of millions of Mexicans when he was filmed walking down the street with his owner while wearing Mexico's green national jersey. Now a viral sensation, FIFA has dubbed him the country's "ambassador" while the team shared an image of him flying over the stadium in Guadalajara, where the national team took on South Korea for its second game of the tournament. His jersey number is 12, a trademark for his fans. Bakeries sell pastries mimicking th...