Merlin meets the journalists early in the afternoon after a busy morning at Mexico's biggest TV station. His agenda is jam-packed, going late into the night so he can join thousands of admirers at the…

Merlin the Duck has become one of the most talked-about figures among FIFA World Cup fans in Mexico. Here's how the feathered mascot rose to internet fame.

MEXICO CITY, June 16 : A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans, becoming an…