Zion Suzuki, Japan's mixed-race goalkeeper who is causing a stir at the World Cup
Zion Suzuki, el portero mestizo de la selección de fútbol nipona que causa furor en un Japón hostil con la inmigración
Summary
Zion Suzuki, Japan's goalkeeper of Ghanaian descent who holds US and Japanese nationality, is making waves at the 2026 World Cup. Despite having faced racist insults in the past, the mixed-race footballer has become a standout figure representing a changing face of Japanese football.
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