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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan’s White Wolves men’s soccer team entered this World Cup as underdogs. By all appearances, as underdogs they will leave. On Tuesday, Uzbekistan was soundly thrashed by Portugal 5-0 — significantly reducing the country’s chances to qualify for the next round of play in this World Cup, the first ever for a Central Asian nation. Yet for many Uzbeks, the White Wolves’ mere presence at the tournament was always a dream come true — and mirrored the country’s wider ambitions, win or lose. Uzbek fans have reveled in the chance to showcase their country and culture, staying…
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