Francisco Acuña is a former of the delanter who in the 90s knew how to be crowned as Concacaf champion with Cartaginés de Costa Rica. Now, its story is another and is a garbage collector.
For an injury, he had to withdraw before thinking. Professional football left him back and since work is not dishonor or should be, nowadays he dresses in a cap, vest and gloves to do his job.
“Every morning, Acuña, who lives in the center of Juan Viñas, He gets up early to travel the different streets of the Carthaginian canton and thus help the community with waste collection”, Said the media The tilefrom Costa Rica.
“In addition, he trained as a technician in Environmental Management and when he is needed help in the Municipal Aqueduct and in the Canton Recycling Department. He works at Muni from Monday to Saturday and in addition to collecting the waste, he must go to the landfills to deposit the tons of garbage that the neighbors throw”He added.
Francisco Acuña himself spoke about his work today and admitted that on some opportunities people recognize him on the street. He also said that he is proud of his work.
“Most people recognize me, but the youngest always have the doubt and there is always someone who tells him that I was a footballer. I studied, but I did not end the baccalaureate because an opportunity arose in football, however, I have a job that I feel proud, ”he said, in words collected by the same website.
“Thanks to this job I have taken my family forward, in Costa Rica there is a problem with unemployment and one sees people looking for work everywhere and I have a lot to thank God,” he continued.
Although he states that there are days that are very heavy, he does not complain at all. Francisco Acuña has his work honor and maintains very good relationship with his teammates.
“Sometimes the days are heavier, but I don't complain, the municipality takes care of me And from my classmates and I always walk with anti -tread gloves, a cap with neck protector, long sleeve shirt and I have no complaints of what I do, ”said the exartillero.
This is a story that has taken a lot of strength, in recent days, through different social networks, especially in X.
