Editor's take: The week that was – July 8-13

Editor's take: The week that was – July 8-13

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The day of the final match in the UEFA Euro 2024 championship is here. Not many were expecting to see England make it this far (was “that” really a penalty?), least of all English fans who had railed at manager Gareth Southgate and his tactics. But does his side have it in them to outplay a stronger Spain whose wunderkind Lamine Yamal has everyone in awe, except maybe German labour officials? We will find out today.

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