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Which country's conflict is depicted in Kapuściński's book "The Soccer War"?

  • Honduras and El Salvador

  • Argentina and Brazil

  • Spain and Portugal

  • England and France

Answer

The Soccer War was a conflict between Honduras and El Salvador that occurred in 1969. The conflict was sparked by a series of sporting events between the two countries, including a World Cup qualifying match that was marred by violence. The war lasted for four days and resulted in the deaths of an estimated 2,000 people.
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