They come in all sizes!
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The diminutive 5-foot-3-inch Christian Lara of the Ecuador squad is the smallest man at the soccer fest.
Imagine, there is a difference of 1 foot 4 inches between Lara and the Cup's beanpoles.
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Height has not come in the way of Lara's success. 'Diablito' or the Little Devil began his game in the streets of a poorer suburb of Quito and is considered the bright young spark of the 2006 tournament for his ability and courage to conquer the nastiest defences.
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