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https://juanmata8.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/España.jpg900569This time I'm writing to you from Leon, a beautiful town in Northern Spain close to Asturias, my home. As you know, this Monday we start the qualifying stage for the 2018 World Cup that will take place in Russia and we notice there's a lot of excitement around, both in the team and the fans.