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By Raffy ErmacJune 27 2018 / 2:59 PM
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Raffy is a Los Angeles-based writer, editor, video creator, critic, and digital director of Out Magazine. The former editor-in-chief of PRIDE, he is also a die-hard Rihanna and Sailor Moon stan who loves to write about all things pop culture, entertainment, and identities. Follow him on Instagram (@raffyermac) and Twitter (@byraffy), and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 
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11 Sexy Reasons to Watch the World Cup
  
The World Cup is currently captivating the world right now, and while most fans are busy paying attention to wins and losses, scores and stats, we're busy paying attention to the players. (Hey, at least we're admitting it, right?)
So, presented without comment, are some of the sexy reasons we're super duper into soccer right now.
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