CUBAN EXILE

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Jan 17 2026SPORTS

From Cuba to the Championship: The Journey of a Football Coach

Mario Cristobal's story starts with his grandfather, Mario Campos, who fled Cuba after being imprisoned by Fidel Castro's regime. Campos, a former police officer, started over in Florida with no English skills and faced discrimination. Yet, he taught himself the language, worked hard, and eventually

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