Do poor nations play better football? Some say all you need is a ball and somewhere to kick it. Others say rich countries still have a big advantage.
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Roaring Senegal lions are Africa's best hope
Do poor nations play better football? Some say all you need is a ball and somewhere to kick it. Others say rich countries still have a big advantage.
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The Senegalese crowd beat their drums and shouted in joy. Yesterday afternoon, SenegalA country in west Africa with a population of 17 million. won their final group stage match in the World Cup. The win against Ecuador will take them to the knock-out stage.
Senegal is the poorest country playing in Qatar. Does this make a difference to the team's performance?
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Senegal was once ruled by France. Today, it chooses its own leaders, but 75% of families live in poverty. Climate changeLong-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change. puts fishing and farming under threat.
Money is not everything in football. Some say facing difficulties encourages teams to work hard to win.
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Do poor nations play better football?
Yes! You do not need expensive stadiums and coaches to win. You just need talent, hard work and skill.
No! Skill can only take you so far. Teams from rich countries have had lots of success in the World Cup.
Keywords
Senegal - A country in west Africa with a population of 17 million.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.
Roaring Senegal lions are Africa’s best hope
Triumph: Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly scored in the second half to take Senegal to a 2-1 victory. Glossary
Senegal - A country in west Africa with a population of 17 million.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.