1966 England World Cup winners: fun, humble, unlike today’s stars
A Guardian Sport article contrasts the 1966 England World Cup-winning team with modern football stars, praising the former for their humility and sense of fun. The piece reflects on how the culture of football and player personas have changed over the decades.
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