San Marino Soccer Team Plays On, Despite Little Shot at Winning, or Scoring

International Herald Tribune Monday 10th October, 2011

SAN MARINO - This is Europe's smallest recognized soccer nation, population 30,000, and victories in the tiny, mountaintop republic are as rare as the coins and stamps that make it a collector's haven.

The language, cuisine and Apennine range are shared with Italy, which entirely surrounds San Marino, but cultural similarities do not extend to soccer prowess. Italy has won four World Cups. San Marino has yet to win four games.

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