Mexico's unlikely hero who England could fear most
Julian Quinones' path to being a Mexican hero has been unorthodox - and he will hope to become a legend against England on Monday morning.
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"It's a very far away, forgotten village."
— Julian Quinones , Athlete
"Knowing I could overcome everything, even with all the difficulties and the lack of support, motivates me even more to keep on fighting, doing my best with every ball I get and in every match."
— Julian Quinones , Athlete
"I found a very generous country."
— Julian Quinones , Athlete
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Julian Quinones' path to being a Mexican hero has been unorthodox - and he will hope to become a legend against England on Monday morning.
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