Britain to help boost Bangladesh soccer

DHAKA, Aug 6 (Reuters) The British High Commissioner to Bangladesh said today he hoped to bring leading English soccer clubs to the country to help boost the game.

''It's a challenge to bring clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United to Bangladesh and I will take it,'' Anwar Choudhury said while launching a soccer coaching programme for young Bangladeshi footballers.

''It is time for Bangladeshi youths to take up the challenge and usher in a high standard so that they can play in the World Cup at some time.'' Although soccer is popular in Bangladesh standards are modest.

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