Universidad Central may have lost, but by hosting the first major sporting event in Venezuela since the deadly earthquakes, they provided a welcome distraction Credit: Federico PARRA / AFP

“Today more than ever, we remain united” reads the banner brandished by the players of Venezuelan club UCV prior to the first major sporting event hosted by the country since the twin earthquakes that killed over 5,000 last month.

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