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Study shows 800,000 tourists attended football games in England

Thursday, 10 September 2015, 10:14 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The lure of British football is highlighted in a study which found that 800,000 international visitors to the country last year attended a match, spending more than $1 billion during their time...

Iceland reaches Euro 2016 for its biggest soccer achievement

Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 17:43 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

When Lars Lagerback took over as Iceland coach in 2010, he set big targets for a tiny nation that had never qualified for a major football tournament. "Lars told me that the team was strong...

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