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“Juan, mirá lo que traje”: la historia de la pelota con la que un grupo de soldados jugó en Malvinas y hoy es pieza de museo

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A football used by soldiers of the Compañía de Ingenieros 9 during the Falklands War has been preserved as a museum piece. The ball was used for matches played on a makeshift pitch located behind the field kitchens that served the unit, providing a brief distraction for the men during the conflict.

The artifact serves as a historical record of the soldiers' experiences, highlighting the personal moments of camaraderie that occurred amidst the war. Today, the object is maintained as a museum exhibit, commemorating the history of the group and their time spent in the islands.

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