Argentina hosts Gay 'World Cup' Soccer

Hundreds of amateur athletes from around the world kicked off the gay "World Cup" on 24 Sep. in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Buenos Aires in 2002 became the first Latin American city to approve same-sex civil unions.About 500 athletes, representing 28 city squads such as the San Francisco Spikes, New York Ramblers, London Leftovers and Sydney Rangers, are taking part in the International Gay and Lesbian Football Association World Soccer Championships.
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