Brazilian dwarf soccer team a big hit


	Brazilian dwarf soccer team a big hit

hitchhiker08

4-11-2008 12:17 AM

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soccer, brazil, belem, midgets, game, footbal

hitchhiker08 says:

...more important how you play the game

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4-11-2008 3:03 AM

syncopath

very genuine way to challenge society habituated attitudes. good luck !!

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