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Peru President visits national soccer team before crucial game against NZ

Presidente Pedro Pablo Kuczynski visita a la Selección Peruana previo al partido con Nueva Zelanda

09:33 | Lima, Nov. 15.

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski visited the national soccer team last night ahead of their decisive match against New Zealand in order to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

On Tuesday night, the Peruvian leader reached the hotel where the Inca team is staying.

Earlier in the morning, the squad held its third training session with the guidance of coach Ricardo Gareca.

Mr. Kuczynski greeted both Gareca and the players called up for this crucial playoff game, set to be played at Lima-based National Stadium.

He went on to motivate them to accomplish the country's long sought-after goal of returning to a World Cup after 36 years.

The winner of this match will secure its place for this huge event taking place every four years.


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Published: 11/15/2017