[Opinion] Julian Quinones, the Footballer Who Dribbled Beyond Poverty
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Mexican naturalized Colombian Julián Quiñones has become an indisputable title holder of the Mexican National Team along with Raúl Jiménez and endorsed his place after goaling South Africa at the opening of the 2026 World Cup.The last season, he became a champion goaler of the Saudi Professional League, ahead of outstanding former European football players like Ivan Toney, Joao Félix or Cristiano Ronaldo.But, would this player fit among the star…
If there were a ranking of World Cup players by childhood hardships, few stories would compare to that of Julián Quinones. The 29-year-old striker, who scored the first goal of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico's opening match against South Africa, is an example of a man who overcame poverty and built an extraordinary career through football. Quinones, who currently plays for Al Qadsiah and represents the Mexican national team, was born in Magüi Payá…
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