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Dozen Euro-based stars called by Colombia

Aug 27--A dozen Europe-based players were summoned by Colombia coach Eduardo Lara on Thursday for critical World Cup qualifiers next month against Ecuador and Uruguay.

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26 de agosto de 2009 a las 7:00 p. m.

group is led by Brazil (27) followed by Chile (26), Paraguay (24), Argentina (22), Ecuador (20), Uruguay (18) and Colombia and Venezuela (17).

Two of Colombia's strikers play in Europe -- Radamel Falcao Garcia at FC Porto, and Hugo Rodallega at Wigan -- and much of the defense is Europe-based.
 
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