Olancho Defender Says Honduran Soccer Lacks Professionalism

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 1, 2026 · Originally reported August 30, 2026 by Diez

Olancho FC defender Nelson Muñoz says Honduran players trail their European counterparts in discipline, nutrition, gym work, and mental preparation, pointing to players like Julián Martínez, who he says gained crucial muscle mass and experience abroad.

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