page_title: Britons in Mexico
section_title: Culture
hierarchical_section_title: Britons in Mexico / Culture
caption_attribution_description: Español: Paste El Portal en Real del Monte, Hidalgo, México
context_page_description: Britons in Mexico or British Mexicans, are Mexicans of British descent or British-born persons who have become naturalized citizens of Mexico.
  The British have had a presence in Mexico since the Colonial era. However, the greatest exchange occurred following independence, notably with the Cornish miners in Hidalgo.
context_section_description: The Cornish introduced institutionalized football to Mexico. A plaque was placed at the site of the first game in Real del Monte. The English also introduced other popular sports such as rugby union, tennis, cricket, polo, and chess. Football clubs founded by Britons included the British Club, Rovers FC Mexico and Reforma Athletic Club. The most successful club founded by Britons is C.F. Pachuca.
caption: Sign in El Portal pastes shop in Real del Monte.
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