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- ↑ "Colombia - World Cup Qualifiers". RSSSF . Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Uruguay's 2015 U20 Tournament: A look back at the tournament's history and popular stars". CONMEBOL.com. 7 December 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
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