Peruvian prisoners compete in football tournament – in pictures
Men and women from 17 jails played in the first Interprison World Cup in Lima, organised by Peru’s National Penitentiary Institute
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Escorted by guards, prisoners from a visiting team line up to enter San Juan de Lurigancho jail for the Interprison World Cup -
A prison guard removes shackles from a player -
A coach and his team pray before kick-offPhotograph: Rodrigo Abd/AP
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A prison guard escorting players wears handcuffs around his neck -
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Handmade wallets featuring the Peruvian footballer Paolo Guerrero are offered for sale -
Players rehearse an act before the start of the tournamentPhotograph: Rodrigo Abd/AP
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A football match gets under way -
Prisoners provide noisy support for their team in front of a poster of Paolo Guerrero -
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A guard watches the action next to a player dressed as the mascot for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia -
Jubilant players celebrate their victory -
A trophy awaits the winning team -
Cheerleaders provide support during the tournament -
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A player leaps into the air to meet the ball -
Minnie Mouse follows a matchPhotograph: Rodrigo Abd/AP