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The IndependentTuesday, 7 July 2026
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Starmer intervened to stop Fifa changing England kick-off
PM reveals he acted to block earlier start, giving players time to adjust to altitude – while Uefa attacks ‘incomprehensible’ reversal of USA red card following personal demand from Donald Trump
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