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Mexico ’86 kick-started myWorld Cup love affair!

Robert J Wilson says nothing can beat the magic of football’s showpiece event…

WORLD OF ITS OWN
FOR me, there is nothing more magnificent in professional sport than a World Cup finals. It’s four weeks of total bliss. It is where, as a young fan, your love affair with the national team really begins. Where legends are made and fantastic memories created.
Some might argue that the Champions League has surpassed the World Cup in terms of quality and, possibly, drama. This season’s Champions League has certainly been captivating with teams actually prepared to outscore ...

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