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England stars’ boots and equipment STOLEN in huge World Cup heist just days before opening game vs Croatia
ENGLAND stars shockingly had their boots stolen from a van on its way to their Kansas City training base. Footballs and training equipment were also nicked during the transit from Florida to Kansas City in what has been described as a 'huge heist'. England had their pre-World Cup training camp in F...
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What happenedEngland stars’ boots and equipment STOLEN in huge World Cup heist just days before opening game vs Croatia.
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England stars’ boots and equipment STOLEN in huge World Cup heist just days before opening game vs Croatia
ENGLAND stars shockingly had their boots stolen from a van on its way to their Kansas City training base. Footballs and training equipment were also nicked during the transit from Florida t...
England stars’ boots and equipment ‘STOLEN in huge World Cup heist’ just days before opening game vs Croatia
ENGLAND stars had their boots stolen from a van on its way to their Kansas City training base, according to shock reports. Footballs and training equipment were also nicked during the trans...
