Football fever can play part in political life

The passion of supporters at the World Cup in Russia provides both hope and fear for politicians whose fate can rise or fall on the performance of the team, writes John Lloyd.

Football fever can play part in political life
Mon, 02 Jul, 2018 - 01:00

The passion of supporters at the World Cup in Russia provides both hope and fear for politicians whose fate can rise or fall on the performance of the team, writes John Lloyd.

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