In Boston, Haiti’s World Cup return is more than soccer amid US political threats to community

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Haiti's return to the World Cup is celebrated by the Boston community, symbolizing more than just soccer amid political tensions affecting the Haitian diaspora in the United States.

For Boston council member Ruthzee Louijeune, Haiti’s return to the World Cup is a continuation of what’s been a two-month celebration in the city for the Caribbean nation. Yes, Haiti’s group match against Scotland on Saturday marked its second-ever appearance in the sport’s biggest tournament more than a half-century after its first one in 1974.