On the recordJuly 31, 2026
Football does not belong to investors. It belongs to the people who fill the stands and who stand on the touchline week in, week out, rain or shine.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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cbsnews.comFootball does not belong to investors. It belongs to the people who fill the stands and who stand on the touchline week in, week out, rain or shine.
Criticism of FIFA's proposal regarding World Cup ownership.
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