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How did the Soviet Union bypass FIFA's rule prohibiting national team players from participating in the Olympics?
By using reserve players
By listing players as amateurs
By listing players as military personnel
By using youth team players
Answer
The Soviet Union bypassed FIFA's rule prohibiting national team players from participating in the Olympics by listing their best players as military personnel. This allowed them to field a strong team in the Olympic tournaments, ultimately winning two gold medals.
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