A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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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
MANCHESTER UNITED’S league meeting with Leeds United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night was the latest fixture to raise the issue of how football is broadcast on TV in Britain — what football is shown, how much of it and the cost to fans.
Despite being on a Wednesday night, the game was not broadcast on TV in Britain.
This was due to it being rearranged from September 17 last year and not initially scheduled for broadcast as it was a 3pm Saturday game.
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