The Peruvian Viking. It’s one of the most puzzling and heartwarming tales in international soccer. Back in 2022, a Peruvian YouTuber received a curious message from one of his followers, informing him of a Danish player eligible to play for La Blanquirroja. His name was Oliver Sonne — nephew of a renowned Danish supermodel, young star at Silkeborg, and grandson of a Peruvian immigrant. Soon enough, word got to Sonne that he was eligible to play for Peru, and thanks to YouTube and Twitter, news spread on the internet like wildfire. In the blink of an eye, the Peruvian government processed his papers, and Sonne was called up to his first camp. It’d be the start of a love story between the newly minted Peruvian and an adoring fan base. In one of Peru’s toughest moments, the young Danish player — and star in his league — had chosen to play for his grandmother’s country. It was a declaration of love that the fans returned in spades, showering him with affection at every turn. Yesterday, Son...