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South Florida Dirt: The soccer stars who planted a flag in South Florida
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Katherine Kallergis , as published by The Real Deal
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The area has been home to several soccer stars, including the sport's biggest name, Lionel Messi. South Florida has a significant population of Argentinians and soccer fans, which has contributed to the region's embrace of the sport.
South Florida has a significant population of Argentinians and soccer fans, which has contributed to the region's embrace of the sport. The area has been home to several soccer stars, including the sport's biggest name, Lionel Messi. The World Cup recently ended its run in Miami with a third-place match between England and France.
The event drew a large number of tourists to the city. Further details about the economic impact of the World Cup and the presence of soccer players in South Florida are available from The Real Deal, which has published a full story on the topic.
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Category: arts Published: July 19, 2026 Source: The Real Deal Reading time: 1 min
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