In Pictures: The 'Unrecognised World Cup'

Did you know there was a World Cup before the actual World Cup which took place in Brazil?  Just a few days before the start of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, another World Cup took place in the northern hemisphere, with the champion hailing from a small county that last existed 150 years ago. It extended across portions of Italy and France and was called Contea de Nissa.

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The team of Padania stands during their national anthem before a game. Among the players is Enock Barwuah, the younger brother of "Super Mario" Balotelli, the AC Milan striker. He admits he doesn't know much about the other teams; he is here just to play.