Migrant communities in New York organize unofficial early-morning amateur soccer matches
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Marcos Guedes
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In New York City, migrant communities—particularly Guatemalans—are organizing unofficial early-morning amateur soccer matches in parks, bypassing the city's official permit system. A recent game between teams representing Palmeiras and Juventus on Randall's Island highlighted how these informal gatherings provide community, belonging, and a connection to home for migrants, despite lacking technical quality or official registration.
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bskyMigrant communities in New York organize unofficial early-morning amateur soccer matcheswww1.folha.uol.com.brKey quotes
· 3 pulledA partida não apresentou grande qualidade técnica, porém teve seu placar definido em um bonito chute.
No lance derradeiro, Nolberto, que vestia a camisa 8 da Juventus, ficou com sobra a três passos da grande área e finalizou.
A bola explodiu no travessão, bateu nas costas do go
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