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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Beattie

Amateur club inspired by tragedy scoop $1million prize after beating star-studded pro teams

An amateur club has beaten a host of star-studded teams from both Europe and the US to a $1million prize in a unique tournament.

The TST (The Soccer Tournament) brought high-profile European sides together with amateur outfits from both sides of the pond in a distinctive competition designed to make soccer more accessible and enjoyable for spectators.

Clubs including West Ham, Borussia Dortmund, Wolves and Wrexham took part in the seven-a-side tournament, alongside Hashtag United and Team Dempsey — led by USMNT legend Clint Dempsey — with number of former stars also taking part in the spectacle in Cary, North Carolina.

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