Elmer Tiul Tec | The moving story of a child soccer player in Guatemala

Football awakens all kinds of passions, No matter the age, condition or country. This was demonstrated in Guatemala, When a boy of scarce resources was present at a test and showed that you do not need the most resources to pursue your dream and someday be a benchmark for a club or until the National Selection.

Elmer Tiul Tec of just five years moved everyone in the country chapín, after attending a training in the municipality of Cahabón, From the department of Alta Verapaz. The child arrived shy on the premises, but when he put on his uniform he showed his enthusiasm, despite not having shoes suitable for playing.

Tiul Tec he got to play with rubber boots because his family does not have the possibilities to provide some sneakers or shoes footballBut the desire and passion he showed inside the track made him forget this detail and won the hearts of the people who applauded the child for the demonstrated attitude.

The Municipality of Cahabón, announced what to the enthusiasm of the child in learn to play football, Won the opportunity to train full time at the academic, In addition to having food and financial support, Because his family is low-income, so he finds it difficult to have comforts.

Guatemala has been characterized by having players who have started from the bottom, clear examples are those of Carlos Ruiz, Oscar Sánchez, Juan Carlos Plata, among others, where they have had to overcome several barriers and thus become the best footballers in the history of the Chapina nation.

with this act of humility and passion for sport, In this case the football, It is shown that dreams are bigger than any difficulty economic, Just do not stop fighting and take advantage of them opportunities that of life, history like these are what football gives us.