Duck off: World Cup hero Merlín barred from Mexico game due to Fifa’s animal ban (opens original article in a new tab)

Merlín the duck was prevented from watching Mexico's World Cup match by FIFA regulations, though he was allowed on the stadium grounds for a TV segment.

• Merlín the duck was barred from attending Mexico's World Cup match due to FIFA's animal ban.
• Merlín was allowed on the stadium grounds for a TV segment but not inside the stadium.
• Merlín has become a social media sensation and symbol of Mexico's World Cup campaign.