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

Orlando Gill was barely known in football when his son was born prematurely. To support his family, he sold his kit and stepped back from the sport. But eighteen months later, according to BBC Sport, Gill returned in the most spectacular way—he's now a World Cup hero for Paraguay. A reminder that sometimes the greatest victories come to those who've already learned what truly matters.

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