‘David Blaine of football’ claims world record

A BRITISH man yesterday claimed a new world record for keeping a football in the air, after sailing past the previous record of 19 hours and 30 minutes in London.

‘David Blaine of football’ claims world record

Dan Magness, 25, played keepy-uppy using his feet, legs, shoulders and head in Covent Garden, passing the old record at 8.30am.

Just seconds away from reaching the 24-hour mark, Magness relaxed as the crowd cheered him on, and almost lost control of the ball – but he managed to regain his composure in time.

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