(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)That’s why Araujo, wearing a blue face mask and his white No. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)“It’s been a difficult year. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)In addition to addressing people’s material needs, Perez said, Araujo’s commitment to the farmworkers has helped fill a spiritual one. “We have an individual from our community, a farm-working community, that is now a professional soccer player. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)“Since he was 7 years old, maybe even younger, he would tell people: ‘I’m going to be a professional player,’” his mother said.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 22, 2021 12:56 UTC