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Saprissa’s Gerson Torres on the Criticism: ‘It Affects My Daughters More Than Me’

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Saprissa midfielder Gerson Torres has drawn criticism from the club’s supporters.
  • He responded by scoring in Saprissa’s match against Escorpiones in the 2026 Apertura Tournament.
  • Torres said the criticism affects his daughters more than it affects him.

Gerson Torres has been under scrutiny from Saprissa supporters, but he answered the criticism on the field by scoring against Escorpiones in the 2026 Apertura Tournament.

The Costa Rican player’s goal came in Saprissa’s latest match, where he began his celebration after finding the net. The moment provided a direct response to the attention he has received from the club’s fans.

Torres said the criticism weighs more heavily on his daughters than on him. His comment shifts the focus from his performance to the effect public reactions can have on his family.

It affects my daughters more than me.

— Gerson TorresTorres described how criticism from Saprissa supporters affects his family.
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