Futbol factory

At the rival soccer school, [Tiri' Delgado]'s high profile has helped secure backing from national sports-clothing chain Marathon Sports. [Arnulfo Palacios], however, has limited financial support. A U.S. missionary has sent balls, shirts and boots. "And maybe his contacts will help us get players sent to England or the U.S.," Palacios says. Dreams of fame. Delgado last year became the first Ecuadoran to play soccer in the English premier league, along with his cousin Cleber Chala.