Famous Mexican-Argentinian soccer player visits Grand Island

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- Kids in central Nebraska appear happy after getting a visit from a prominent Mexican-Argentinian soccer player.  This past we...

October 3, 2023
3:28 AM

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- Kids in central Nebraska appear happy after getting a visit from a prominent Mexican-Argentinian soccer player.  This past weekend, Chaco Gimenez, visited Grand Island. He played for several La Liga MX teams such as America, Pachuca and Cruz Azul.  As a player Gimenez won championships in Mexico and internationally including Mexican Primera Division, Copa Sudamerican, Copa Libertadores and more.  He was also awarded the Mexican Primera Division Golden Ball in 2009 and Mexican Primera Division Best Attacking midfielder in 2009 and 2010.

Ana Ruth Lugo Mejia