A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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England to play Croatia behind closed doors
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
England’s first ever Uefa Nations League trip will be played behind closed doors as Croatia complete a stadium ban for having a swastika on their pitch.
The group draw for the new competition took place in Lausanne last week, with Gareth Southgate’s men pitted against Spain and Croatia in Group A4.
The Three Lions kick off with a home match in Spain on September 8 and then travel to Croatia on October 12 — a match Uefa has confirmed will be played behind closed doors.
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