The orphans were brothers

Los huérfanos eran hermanos

Jun 29, 2026, 08:34 PM es source ↗

FIFA World Cup 2026

Summary

An El País sports column praises coach Carlo Ancelotti, wearing his lucky vest in all weather, for getting his players to discover a shared bond. The piece reflects on team chemistry during a World Cup campaign.

Preview

Ataviado con el chaleco de la suerte que usa en cualquier clima, Ancelotti logró que los suyos descubrieran su parentesco

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