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From Champion with Alajuelense to Coffee Producer: the Player Who Left Football and Followed His Dream of Being a Farmer

He won titles with Alajuelense, but when it came time to retire, he chose to trade the ball for coffee. Many footballers dream of staying involved in the sport after retirement. Some become coaches, others work in television, and several end up in management positions. However, Alexander “Machón” Madrigal's story took a very different path than most imagined. The former Costa Rican defender was one of the great figures of his generation. Through…
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He won titles with Alajuelense, but when it came time to retire, he chose to trade the ball for coffee. Many footballers dream of staying involved in the sport after retirement. Some become coaches, others work in television, and several end up in management positions. However, Alexander “Machón” Madrigal's story took a very different path than most imagined. The former Costa Rican defender was one of the great figures of his generation. Through…

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futbolcentroamerica.com broke the news on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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