Elephants take on men in 'World Cup'

It was elephant against man on a soccer pitch in Thailand today, as World Cup fever took on a decidedly local flair.

Elephants take on men in 'World Cup'

It was elephant against man on a soccer pitch in Thailand today, as World Cup fever took on a decidedly local flair.

Eleven elephants, each one’s back painted with different national flags and carrying a rider, faced off against 11 human players for an afternoon of fun with a moral message.

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