Legacy and unity shine on Juneteenth World Cup match

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Haiti faces off with Brazil during the Juneteenth World Cup match in Philadelphia on Friday.

The game falls on the federal holiday that recognizes in the 1865 emancipation of enslaved African Americans the United States.

CGTN’s Walter Morris spoke with dedicated fans who say the significance of Friday’s game extends beyond the sport.

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