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World Service,15 Nov 2019,26 mins

Finland and the promised land

World Football

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Mani Djazmi travels to Helsinki as Finland attempt to qualify for Euro 2020. We hear from the former international Hannu Tihinen and current players, Leo and Sauli Väisänen. Also on the show, Pat Nevin talks to Chile-based footballer Richard Barroilhet about the political protests and violence which have resulted in the cancellation of matches. (Photo: Teemu Pukki of Finland celebrates after scoring in the Uefa Euro 2020 qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina - Credit: TF-Images/Getty Images)

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