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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Eric Berger

US World Cup clash stirs mixed emotions in St Louis’s Bosnian community

people in blue and white soccer jerseys have shocked expressions
Fans react during the second half of the United States’ 2-0 World Cup round 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina at a watch party at Bevo Caffe Lounge in St Louis on Wednesday. Photograph: Whitney Curtis/The Guardian

Mersad Smajic, a St Louis, Missouri, real estate investor and restaurant owner, has been thrilled to see fellow Bosnian immigrants thrive in their new home, which has been especially evident during the World Cup.

The midwestern city has about 70,000 Bosnians, most of whom fled the country during its war in the 90s, making it the largest such community outside the Balkan country.

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