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resolution z ,,fifa7 ,_w ,cup2  7#b7    
?anks our neighbors & p>tn]s1 ,canada & 
,mexico1 = _! hi/oric collaboration 9   
br++ ! ,,fifa ,_w ,cup back to ,nor?    
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supports ! cont9u$ use ( sports z a     
bann] ( peace1 fri5d%ip1 & fair         
competition to unite ! global public4