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Real Madrid midfielder Camavinga who was born in a refugee camp in Angola included in France Qatar World Cup squad

According to UNHCR, Eduardo Camavinga was born in a refugee camp in Angola to Congolese parents and grew up in France. Eduardo started his football career at Stade Rennais F.C. in France, where he had a successful breakthrough, being called up for the French national football team. AP


France coach Didier Deschamps picked Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel Kimpembe, but left out standout goalkeeper Mike Maignan in a World Cup squad announced Wednesday amid injury concerns.

According to UNHCR, 20 year-old Camavinga was born in a refugee camp in Angola to Congolese parents and grew up in France. Eduardo started his football career at Stade Rennais F.C. in France, where he had a successful breakthrough, being called up for the French national football team.

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