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La Coupe de l'Outre-Mer de football was a biennial football competition that was created in 2008. It was designed to have the regional football teams of the overseas departments and territories of France play against each other. This competition replaces the Coupe des Clubs Champions de l'Outre-Mer that involved clubs from the territories. The first edition took place between 24 September and 4 October 2008 in Île-de-France. Only players playing for a club of the regional leagues were eligible.
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Championnat des Territoires Français du Pacifique (Coupe T.O.M.)