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Jan 2021
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Una cancha para ellas (A Field of Their ...

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In one of the poorest neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, a soccer coach helps girls fight for their right to play, building a feminist soccer league that becomes an example of inclusion in sports.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3GddG2J.

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