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29 May 2019updated 25 Jul 2021 7:57am

The Champions League is like winning an exotic holiday and finding all your neighbours there

By Giles Smith

Incredible. Four English teams competing for the two big European trophies. An unprecedented takeover of the major competitions, a moment of historic national supremacy. “It’s wonderful for English football,” claimed Glenn Hoddle. “Let’s celebrate this season. 

Seriously, Glenn? Who’s celebrating? It couldn’t have worked out worse.

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