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Sophie from Rotterdam wins Scorito World Cup pool: 'I don't actually know anything about football'

Sophie from Rotterdam wins Scorito World Cup pool: 'I don't actually know anything about football'

Sophie Kronenburg, a 28-year-old woman, unexpectedly won the Scorito World Cup betting pool by outperforming thousands of other participants. Despite claiming to have little knowledge of football, she secured the top position in the overall standings.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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