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Paraguay's Diego Gómez: 'We have to enjoy, but also compete'
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Paraguay's Diego Gómez: 'We have to enjoy, but also compete'

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gómez expressed excitement and responsibility ahead of the team's World Cup debut against the United States.
  • Gómez highlighted the team's unity, confidence, and growth under coach Gustavo Alfaro, emphasizing their determination to compete.
  • He also acknowledged the significant support from Paraguayan residents in the United States, which motivates the team.

Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gómez, 23, shared his emotions and the team's mindset on the eve of their World Cup debut against the United States in Los Angeles. Gómez emphasized the significance of returning to the World Cup after a 16-year absence, stating the group feels immense intensity and excitement.

We are very happy to be here. We know how hard it was to get to the World Cup, and now we have the responsibility to represent the country well. We have to enjoy this moment, but also compete and give everything on the field.

— Diego GómezExpressing his emotions and the team's determination ahead of their World Cup debut.

"We are very happy to be here. We know how hard it was to get to the World Cup, and now we have the responsibility to represent the country well. We have to enjoy this moment, but also compete and give everything on the field," Gómez said, visibly emotional.

The midfielder also praised the team's development under coach Gustavo Alfaro, noting a newfound confidence and personality within the squad. He acknowledged the strength of their opponent, the United States, but expressed confidence in Paraguay's own capabilities. "The group is very united and focused. Since Professor Alfaro arrived, the team has gained confidence and personality. We know we will face a strong and local team, but we also have our weapons," he stated.

The group is very united and focused. Since Professor Alfaro arrived, the team has gained confidence and personality. We know we will face a strong and local team, but we also have our weapons.

— Diego GómezDescribing the team's unity and confidence under coach Gustavo Alfaro.

Gómez concluded by appreciating the strong backing from the Paraguayan community residing in the United States. The daily support in San José and Los Angeles, marked by Paraguayan flags and cheers, serves as a powerful motivator for the team. "We feel the people's affection immensely. Seeing so many Paraguayan flags and hearing the encouragement motivates us even more to have a great World Cup," he affirmed.

We feel the people's affection immensely. Seeing so many Paraguayan flags and hearing the encouragement motivates us even more to have a great World Cup.

— Diego GómezAcknowledging the support from the Paraguayan community in the United States.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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