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References
- ↑ Dailey, Chris (10 February 2024). "Ratak Cup is a success". Official Site of MISF. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ↑ McCurry, Jamie; Schöggl, Hans (22 April 2024). "Marshall Islands 2024". RSSSF. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ↑ "2024 Ratak Cup (Men's)". Official Site of MISF. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ↑ Rugari, Vince. "Welcome to the last country on earth without a national soccer team" . The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
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