Merlin the duck unruffled after meeting president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum
Pet in a replica shirt is unofficial mascot of the World Cup Merlinās owner, Karla GĆ³mez, says it was āan honourā Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who has ā become a viral sensation and an u
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