World Cup: Beyond the pitch

Sportshour by BBC

Jun 12, 202649:21Sports & Recreation

"Some people think football is a matter of life and death... I can assure them it is much more serious than that." So said legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly. And whilst the World Cup is on, it can certainly feel l...

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