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October 13, 2006
Catalonia & Basque Regions Call For International Football
[NY Coed Soccer] The leaders of the governments of Catalonia and the Basque Country renewed calls for the two Spanish regions to play international soccer as their teams met for the first time in 32 years. The teams drew 2-2 in an exhibition game at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium before a 53,000 crowd yesterday.
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[Nycoedsoccer.typepad.com] NY Coed Soccer: The leaders of the governments of Catalonia and the Basque Country renewed calls for the two Spanish regions to play international soccer as their teams met for the first time in 32 years. The teams drew 2-2 in an exhibition game at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium before a 53,000 crowd yesterday.
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Posted at October 13, 2006 02:23 AM
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