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Nobody thinks the beautiful game is about to run baseball off this Caribbean island, although it's indisputable that Cubans have developed a near-fanatic interest in Messi and Ronaldo, Kaka and Xavi.
That was evident during Real Madrid's match at Barcelona in the Clasico, a 2-1 victory for Los Merengues. Fans gathered across the island to watch the match live on television, many ignoring the fact that Cuba's baseball league is closing in on its playoffs.
Reflecting the growing interest, some fans are willing to spend up to $50 for a Real or Barcelona shirt - that's 2 1/2 times the average Cuban's monthly salary - to support their favorite Spanish club.
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