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SBS defends importance of correct pronunciation at World Cup

Some football fans in Australia are complaining about Lucy Zelic' correct pronunciation of non-English names at the World Cup in Russia, such as German defender Joshua Kimmich. Who's right: Zelic or some of those fans?

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By Christian Froelicher

Source: SBS The World Game



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