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Orlando Gill's Journey to World Cup Glory

Updated 2026-06-30 11:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Paraguay's Orlando Gill, a World Cup hero, sold his football kit after the premature birth of his son. His story highlights the personal struggles and triumphs in international soccer.

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The Paraguay hero who sold his kit when his son was born

Orlando Gill has become Paraguay's World Cup hero but was in football obscurity 18 months ago and had to sell his kit to support his family after the premature birth of his son.

2026-06-30 11:28 UTC