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World's best footballers spend holidays in Africa

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Paris Saint Germain striker Mauro Icardi visited the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi. [Mauro Icardi, Instagram]

The world has taken a break from the beautiful game. Players, managers and fans around the world can now reflect on the football season just ended, hoping for a better one come July.

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