Finnish soccer players are still kicking

Photo: Bruno Magalhaes/AP/Lehtikuva World Cup 2014, Brazil, Finland, Euro 2016, Eagle Owls, Helsinki, football, soccer, Miiko Albornoz, Chile Miiko Albornoz (right), whose mother is Finnish, plays for the Chilean national team. The photo comes from a pre-World Cup training session in Brazil.

Finland didn’t qualify for World Cup 2014 in Brazil, but one half-Finnish player is taking part. While the Finns have never made it to the World Cup, they can take comfort in the bitter-sweet realisation that none of their Nordic neighbours are playing in Brazil, either.

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However Finns and Greeks will meet in Europa League. Greek Asteras Tripolis FC will play against Finnish Rovaniemen palloseura in 17th and 24th July.