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Nemanja Nikolic called in for international duty, joins Hungary for a pair of friendlies

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CHICAGO (Nov. 1, 2017) – Chicago Fire forward Nemanja Nikolic has been called in to the Hungarian National Team for a pair of international friendlies.The MLS Golden Boot winner and Hungary face Luxembourg at Stade Josy Barthel in Luxembourg City on Nov. 9 before hosting Costa Rica at Groupama Arena in Budapest on Nov. 14.

Hungary did not advance to UEFA's second round of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after finishing Group B play in third place with a 4-5-1 record.

Nikolic made his international debut for Hungary in a 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against the Netherlands on Oct.