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Hailing from England's miserable north, soccer (or football to the locals) comes naturally to Nigel. It's in his blood. Finland's boggy, fly-infested swamps are a more acquired taste, as anyone who's been there will testify. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, he can work from the back of a camper van at the foot of Mt Cook in New Zealand, eating salmon noodles with soy sauce.

 
 
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    Swamp Soccer

    Article by Nigel Wallis, August 2006

    Fill your boots with the stars of swamp soccer as they slog through the bogs of Finland. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Festivals & Events • Finland • Sports

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