COVID, politicisation and the European Champions have worn the gloss off the world’s oldest football tournament.
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Future of football tournament in doubt after it was awarded to Brazil earlier this week.
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COVID, politicisation and the European Champions have worn the gloss off the world’s oldest football tournament.
Future of football tournament in doubt after it was awarded to Brazil earlier this week.