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Andy Burnham Calls UK's World Cup Hosting Drought 'Insane'
Andy Burnham has expressed his disbelief, calling it 'insane' that the United Kingdom has not hosted the World Cup since 1966. He highlighted the long gap since the last time the major football tournament was held in the UK.
7 Aug, 18:38 — 7 Aug, 21:44
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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago
Burnham says it is ‘insane’ that UK has not hosted World Cup since 1966
‘It makes you wonder whether the authorities at the European and global level have something against us,’ Burnham said
By Harry Taylor
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Burnham says it is ‘insane’ World Cup has not been hosted in UK since 1966
‘It makes you wonder whether the authorities at the European and global level have something against us,’ Burnham said
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First report: The Independent · 7 Aug, 18:38|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
