Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero and football in El Salvador

Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero and football in El Salvador

This March 24, 2024, 44 years of the martyrdom of Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero are commemorated, and in his memory, we remember a little about his person in football.

This March 24 commemorates 44 years of martyrdom St. Oscar Arnulfo Romero Today at CANCHA we remember his person and a little about him Football.

There is no information that reliably confirms it, but a historical photograph shows Saint Oscar Romero on a football team.

This is despite the fact that he doesn't like the popular game very much.

Photo: X

The photo, which is reportedly less than a year old, shows a very young Saint Oscar Romero in his early forties or early thirties.

It is also unknown which team he created for the postcard.

Romero was born in Ciudad Barrios, a district in the Department of San Miguel, where the professional second division club Deportivo Kakahutic is best known.

At the time, various media outlets also reported the photograph taken of the saint while he was still alive in San Miguel. It is shown below:

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Photo: Taken by San Oscar Romero and preserved by the Museum of Word and Image (MUPI).

Finally, we also remember that San Oscar Romero is located on one of the walls surrounding the grounds of the Stadium of Heroes y Martyrs of the University of El Salvador.

Saint Oscar Romero is a figure with a history in Salvadoran football as well, penetrating all strata of society.

Admired by those who share a religion and those who do not.

San Oscar Arnulfo Romero Soccer El Salvador Heroes and Martyrs Stadium Soccer Santa Key XI Sports
Photo: EDH/Varinia Escalante

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