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El arquero héroe de Paraguay vendió todo por su hijo. Ahora, recuperará una preciada camiseta
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Rachel Clarke y Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN
Orlando Gill caminó solo hacia su portería, con el destino de las esperanzas de Paraguay en el Mundial sobre sus hombros.
El portero tocó el travesaño y saltó a lo largo de la línea. Extendió los brazos y aplaudió con los guantes puestos, ante miles de...
Key takeaway En diciembre de 2022, su hijo nació prematuro tras una cesárea de urgencia y necesitó cuidados intensivos muy costosos.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans who have followed the story of Orlando Gill, the Paraguayan goalkeeper, may be interested to know that his journey to the World Cup has a relatable aspect to it. Like many families in El Paso , Gill faced a daunting medical bill when his son was born premature, requiring costly intensive care. The fact that he had to sell his prized possessions, including his national team jersey, to make ends meet is a stark reminder of the financial struggles many local families face when dealing with unexpected medical expenses. As Gill's story continues to unfold, it may resonate with El Paso residents who have experienced similar challenges, and his potential reunion with the jersey he sold could be a heartwarming moment for the community to rally behind.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Rachel Clarke y Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN
Orlando Gill caminó solo hacia su portería, con el destino de las esperanzas de Paraguay en el Mundial sobre sus hombros.
El portero tocó el travesaño y saltó a lo largo de la línea. Extendió los brazos y aplaudió con los guantes puestos, ante miles de...
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