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news El Financiero 2026-06-16

From baker to professional: The humble beginnings of goalie Raúl Rangel

Raúl 'Tala' Rangel, Mexico's World Cup 2026 goalkeeper, reflects on his past working as a baker and in other trades to support his family.


Raúl Rangel comenzó limpiando las charolas en la panadería ‘La Reja’, un lugar al que suele acudir cada vez que regresa a visitar a su abuela. <p>El portero con el pan… ¿o cómo era? <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/deportes/mundial-2026/2026/06/11/termina-la-era-de-guillermo-ochoa-tala-rangel-encabeza-el-11-inicial-contra-sudafrica/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/deportes/mundial-2026/2026/06/11/termina-la-era-de-guillermo-ochoa-tala-rangel-encab...

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