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FIFA flies its flags for women
8/9/2007 9:33

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The flags of the nations participating in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup make a colorful display in Shanghai's Hongkou Stadium during a rehearsal last night for the event's opening ceremony. The soccer championship will kick off at the stadium on Monday night and end on September 30. For the first time in the history of the event, teams will receive prize money. A total US$6.4 million will be distributed, including US$1 million to the winner. -Shanghai Daily