International Football Returns to Afghanistan
08/31/2013
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Hi there and welcome to As It Is, a daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms in Washington.
American football is the most popular sport in the United States. But soccer, which is widely known as football in most areas, is recognized as the most popular sport in the world.
Our show today is all about football! We begin with the return of international football in Afghanistan. Bob Doughty reports.
International Football Returns to Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s national football team played neighboring Pakistan earlier this month. The Afghan team defeated the Pakistanis 3-0. It was the first international football match played in Kabul in 10 years. Afghan and Pakistani officials hope the increased sporting ties will help to ease political tensions between the two countries.
The two sides described the game as a “Friendship Match.” It was played in a newly-built sports center in Kabul. It was the first game between the national teams of Afghanistan and Pakistan in 36 years. It also marked the return of international football to Afghanistan since 2003. All 6,000 stadium seats were filled for the event.
After play ended, officials on both sides said the match was a strong sign of improving cultural and sporting relations.
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