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La pasión los une y estas rivalidades los dividen: así moviliza el fútbol a decenas de países de América Latina
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
Varios juegan el partido con las camisetas de sus selecciones, pero los que no también son fáciles de identificar en el partido amistoso. Suelen ser mucho más efusivos que los estadounidenses. Se gritan los goles y se reclaman las entradas fuertes con la impr...
Key takeaway Suelen ser mucho más efusivos que los estadounidenses.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , the passion for fútbol is palpable, with many residents gathering to watch and play the sport. The city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its large Hispanic population contribute to a unique cultural landscape where fútbol is a shared language. As the story highlights, the sport has the power to unite people across nationalities and borders, and El Paso is no exception. Local parks and fields often host informal matches, with players wearing jerseys from their favorite teams and countries. The sense of community and camaraderie that comes with playing and watching fútbol is a common thread that weaves through the city's diverse neighborhoods. As a hub for international trade and cultural exchange, El Paso embodies the transnational spirit of fútbol, where fans from different backgrounds come together to celebrate their shared passion for the sport.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español
Varios juegan el partido con las camisetas de sus selecciones, pero los que no también son fáciles de identificar en el partido amistoso. Suelen ser mucho más efusivos que los estadounidenses. Se gritan los goles y se reclaman las entradas fuertes con la impr...
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