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References
- ↑ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 List of Players: Cuba" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 23 June 2013. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2013.
- ↑ "Dariel Morejón y Elier Pozo firman con el Navegantes Esporte Clube de Brasil". gbadeportes.com.
