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World Cup 1966: Africa’s boycott, Pele’s injury, England’s trophy

It took 36 years for football’s biggest competition to be hosted by the nation where it was first played.

Al Jazeera

'Jamie and Harry’s World Cup Challenge: Got, Got, Need more sales pitch than fever pitch'

Jack Whitehall sets Jamie and Harry Redknapp a World Cup challenge complete with brand promotion that will leave footie fans green with envy - but Emma Pryer is not sure how much more of the lads banter she can stomach…

Daily Mirror

Items detailing iconic World Cup commentator's WWII heroics set for five-figure sale

Kenneth Wolstenholme is best remembered for his immortal phrase: “They think it’s all over – it is now” as Geoff Hurst sealed England’s 1966 World Cup win at Wembley

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Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' tops list of most controversial World Cup moments

Football fans have shared the top World Cup moments they think could have benefited from VAR replays - including Diego Maradona and Frank Lampard goals

Daily Mirror

Jack Charlton's family back call for Leeds United legend to be awarded posthumous knighthood

Jack Charlton's widow Pat and son Peter have called for the entire 1966 World Cup winning team to receive knighthoods.

Leeds Live

Football fans still annoyed about Maradona's Hand of God

Ahead of the World Cup here are 10 moments that could have been charged by VAR

Wales Online

Jack Charlton's family back Mirror's call to hand 1966 World Cup legend a knighthood

The England hero, who earned 35 caps, had a playing that career spanned more than two decades at Leeds United and he still holds the club record for most appearances

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Badly drawn football sticker artists release World Cup book

Alex and Sian Pratchett first began drawing footballers for the 2014 World Cup album because they could not justify the cost of filling it with official stickers

Wales Online

Half of over 70s don’t feel fully confident using their mobile phones

BT has teamed up with football legend Sir Geoff Hurst

Wales Online

FA Cup wondergoal hero sells medal for double the price it was expected to fetch

Former Arsenal striker Alan Sunderland has sold his 1979 FA Cup final medal for £21,000 after previously saying he was considering the sale to “make life a little easier "

Daily Mirror

From 1966 to 2022: two finals a world apart, but Lionesses’ win felt even sweeter

Pioneering reporter was a Wembley witness to both Alf Ramsey’s World Cup winners and a stunning Euro 2022 victory

The Guardian - UK

Lionesses are Pride of England - now it's their time to make history in Euro Final

Football stars Beth Mead, captain Leah Williamson and Alessa Russo will step out in front of an 87,200 capacity crowd at Wembley - the biggest ever attendance for a women's Euro final.

Daily Mirror

Bobby Moore lifting Jules Rimet and penalty pain: England’s major finals

England have reached the final of Euro 2022

The Independent UK

West Germany's 1966 captain and post-war football icon Uwe Seeler dies, aged 85

Berlin (AFP) - Uwe Seeler, one of the iconic figures of post-war German football and who skippered West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final, has died at the age of 85, officials said Thursday.

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England boss Gareth Southgate sent Harry Kane task if he wants World Cup gloryh

England are continuing their hunt for a major competition win but Gareth Southgate has been told he must ease the team's reliance on Harry Kane if they want to be successful in Qatar

The Independent UK

Sir Geoff Hurst: Euros glory for Lionesses would be major boost for English game

Sarina Wiegman’s side will be looking to land the title on home soil.

Daily Mirror

Bobby Moore's last-minute manoeuvre to avoid getting Queen grubby after 1966 win

Sir Geoff Hurst recalled teammate Bobby Moore wiping his hands before greeting Her Majesty following their 4-2 win over Germany in 1966 - saying he had the foresight not to dirty her white gloves

Daily Mirror

Footballers search for memorabilia after Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sells for £7m

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt was sold for £7,1million, prompting famous footballers and their families to look for their memorabilia in the hope of selling them

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Most expensive football shirts ever – as Diego Maradona 'Hand of God' top sells for £7m

As the Argentina legend Diego Maradona's ‘Hand of God’ match shirt has smashed records with its £7.1 million sale, we take a look at some of the priciest shirts in football history

Evening Standard

Brian Dear interview: European glory would put current West Ham stars on a pedestal... I’d love them to win it

There are few walking the corridors at West Ham who have tasted European glory, but Brian Dear is an exception.

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Ranked! The 10 best England sides ever

It’s not always been good but it has been for some of these sides – let’s look at the best Three Lions teams to ever fly the flag

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