Pedro Porro (26 years old): "My mother was at Mercadona and my father worked whatever jobs came up. When he left to work at 3, 4 or 5 in the morning, he took me to my grandparents' house"
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Pedro Porro (26 years old): "My mother was at Mercadona and my father worked whatever jobs came up. When he left to work at 3, 4 or 5 in the morning, he took me to my grandparents' house"

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General5 September 2026 at 05:00

Pedro Porro, the 26-year-old fullback for Tottenham, achieved the title of world champion with the Spanish National Team at the 2026 World Cup, becoming one of the protagonists of the tournament. The Extremaduran defender celebrated this achievement at 26 years old, a significant milestone in his sporting career.

The article reveals Porro's story of personal overcoming, highlighting the player's humble origins. His mother worked at Mercadona, while his father had temporary jobs and left for work at 3, 4 or 5 in the morning.

When his father left so early for work, he took young Pedro to his grandparents' house. This routine reflects the economic difficulties faced by the player's family during his childhood.

Behind the international success, there is a story of effort and sacrifice that the Extremaduran fullback will never forget, according to the article. His trajectory from humble origins to becoming a world champion represents an example of overcoming in Spanish football.

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