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Pedro Porro's grandfather longs for reunion after World Cup win
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Pedro Porro's grandfather longs for reunion after World Cup win

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Antonio Sauceda, grandfather of Spanish footballer Pedro Porro, expressed his deep desire to embrace his grandson after Spain's World Cup victory.
  • He recalled Porro's childhood and early football career, emphasizing their close bond and his unwavering support.
  • Sauceda also spoke emotionally about Porro's late grandmother and expressed pride in Porro receiving the Medal of Extremadura.

Antonio Sauceda, the grandfather of Spanish World Cup champion Pedro Porro, shared his profound longing to reunite with his grandson. "I wish it with all my soul, my heart, and my life," Sauceda stated, visibly moved, from his home in Don Benito, Badajoz, where he watched the final with family.

I wish it with all my soul, my heart, and my life.

— Antonio SaucedaPedro Porro's grandfather expressing his desire to embrace his grandson.

Sauceda reminisced about Porro's childhood, recounting how he supported his grandson from the age of four until he joined Rayo Vallecano's youth academy at fourteen. "The same way I took him from four years old until I took him to Rayo, I will continue to do so from now on. A grandson is a grandson, and that is what matters most in the entire world," he affirmed.

The same way I took him from four years old until I took him to Rayo, I will continue to do so from now on. A grandson is a grandson, and that is what matters most in the entire world.

— Antonio SaucedaPedro Porro's grandfather discussing his lifelong support for his grandson.

Though he hadn't yet spoken to the newly crowned world champion, Sauceda expressed confidence they would connect soon, highlighting the mutual respect between them. He also spoke tearfully about Porro's late grandmother, whom the footballer considered a mother figure, and mentioned her cooking, particularly her beans and Spanish omelets, which Pedro loved.

He respects his grandfather very much, and I him, of course, because he deserves it. He is a figure.

— Antonio SaucedaPedro Porro's grandfather on their relationship.

Sauceda also voiced immense pride over Porro being awarded the Medal of Extremadura, an honor announced by the regional president following Spain's victory. He believes Porro deserves all accolades, noting the player's competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure. Sauceda eagerly awaits Porro's return to their hometown, expressing great excitement at the prospect.

The day she died, he said his mother had died, not his grandmother.

— Antonio SaucedaPedro Porro's grandfather recalling the footballer's grief over his grandmother's passing.
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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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