A gift for my father, and the gift he gave to me

Being in Qatar has prompted Paul Tenorio to reflect on a typically complicated relationship with his dad.

VAMOS: Costa Rican fans celebrate the victory in the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Costa Rica and Japan in San Jose. Picture: Ezequiel BECERRA / AFP)

I carried his jersey in my backpack and his picture in my pocket.

I bought the Costa Rica jersey for him less than two years ago. I went back to my email to check the date. It was for his 61st birthday. I wanted him to have an authentic jersey that he could wear during World Cup qualifying.