NewsNBC 6 South FloridaMay 28, 2026Miami-Dade
10-Year-Old South Florida Soccer Fan Saves for World Cup Tickets
Valentino Sanabria, a 10-year-old soccer player from South Florida, saved money for four years by doing chores and taking acting jobs to purchase tickets to the FIFA World Cup. He plans to attend the tournament with his grandfather, Jorge Serna, to watch his favorite team, Uruguay.
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This story highlights the personal dedication of a local youth who achieved a long-term financial goal through consistent saving over a four-year period.
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