The masks of classic fighters, such as “El Santo” and “Blue Demon,” are popular among Mexico fans, who routinely wear them at international competitions such as the World Cup and the Olympics.

Two Nats fans in wrestling masks chest-bumped during the ninth inning of Friday night’s game. Only one remained standing when it was over. The moment earned groans on the Mets broadcast.

MEXICO CITY, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Mexico fans have been advised by their government not to wear their colourful 'Lucha Libre' wrestling masks at World Cup matches in Qatar to comply with local rules.

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Michael Miller, 48, came with his children and his father. Miller said he had remained an avid lucha libre fan since attending his last match more than five years ago in Palmetto.

Most were worn during a lucha libre match and are signed. Vintage leather masks There are many odes to El Santo, one of if not the most iconic luchador in history, throughout Maskaras.

"Mexicans have lucha libre in their blood -- the wrestler is a living hero for the fans," he told AFP. "I see that with this," he added, pointing at his masks.

Lucha Libre fan Harry Carter, 23, of Billericay, Essex said: “It’s been so long since they were last here. “The show was just incredible.” ...

Soccer fans wear lucha libre Mexican wrestler masks on June 18, 2016. Photo: IC Mexico fans have been advised by their government not to wear their colorful "Lucha Libre" wrestling masks at World ...

"Mexicans have lucha libre in their blood -- the wrestler is a living hero for the fans," he told AFP. "I see that with this," he added, pointing at his masks.

Cristobal Lobato, a fan of the “tough guys” strain of lucha libre wrestling, whose adherents flout the rules and are craftier in the ring, was one of the first to buy in.