ICE arrests Paraguay football team before World Cup

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ICE workers raided Paraguay's national football training base. This happened before a big international football competition.

All 26 football players were arrested by ICE. The coaching staff also went back to their home country.

An ICE officer said they checked many player files. Paraguay's team was involved with a drug cartel group.

The players were moving many kilograms of cocaine. They hoped to use their diplomatic immunity status.

President Trump called ICE workers 'true American patriots'. He also made threats about other football teams and tariffs.

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What did ICE workers raid?

ICE workers raided Paraguay's national football training base.

What happened to the football players?

All 26 football players were arrested by ICE.

What did President Trump say about ICE workers?

President Trump called ICE workers 'true American patriots'.

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