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A new European soccer league for amputee players kicked off in Romania’s capital

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Mcgrath, S., & Alexandru, A. (2026, September 26). A new European soccer league for amputee players kicked off in Romania’s capital. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/a-new-european-soccer-league-for-amputee-players-kicked-off-in-romania-s-capital/article_6971fa9c-d058-5a59-b1b8-d2521c7693bf.html

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A European soccer league for amputee players began in Bucharest, Romania, offering international competition to athletes from countries without domestic leagues. The European Amputee Football Federation (EAFF) launched the Conference League, with games held over two days and Maccabi Haifa FC of Israel winning the inaugural event by defeating Scotland’s Ayr United 4-0 in the final on Friday.

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A new European soccer league for amputee players began in Bucharest, Romania this week, organized by the European Amputee Football Federation (EAFF). The inaugural Conference League provided athletes from nations without local leagues a chance to compete internationally. Games took place on Thursday and Friday, with the finals concluding on Friday when Maccabi Haifa FC of Israel emerged victorious over Scotland’s Ayr United with a score of 4-0.

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A new European soccer league kicked off in Romania’s capital this week, giving amputee players from countries lacking domestic leagues an opportunity to compete on an international stage. asserted

league → kick → stage

The European Amputee Football Federation, or EAFF, inaugurated the new Conference League in Bucharest. asserted

Federation → inaugurate → Bucharest

The games were held Thursday and Friday, and the final concluded on Friday when Maccabi Haifa FC of Israel was crowned the winner after beating Scotland’s Ayr United 4-0. asserted

FC → hold → United

A new European soccer league for amputee players kicked off in Romania’s capital

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