{"id":12397,"date":"2023-11-27T19:05:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T13:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=12397"},"modified":"2025-01-29T19:14:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:44:48","slug":"best-stadiums-in-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Top And Best Stadiums in England"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#Best_stadiums_in_England_are_listed_as_per_the_England_Football_Soccer_Clubs_Ranking\" >Best stadiums in England are listed as per the England Football \/ Soccer Clubs Ranking:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#Old_Trafford_Stadium\" >Old Trafford Stadium<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#How_to_get_to_Old_Trafford_Stadium\" >How to get to Old Trafford Stadium:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#Anfield_Stadium\" >Anfield Stadium&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#How_to_get_to_Anfield_Stadium\" >How to get to Anfield Stadium&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#Emirates_Stadium\" >Emirates Stadium<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#How_to_get_to_Emirates_Stadium\" >How to get to Emirates Stadium&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#Park_Villa\" >Park Villa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#How_to_get_to_Park_Villa_Stadium\" >How to get to Park Villa Stadium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#St_Jamess_Park\" >St James's Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#How_to_get_to_St_Jamess_Park\" >How to get to St James's Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#Tottenham_Hotspur_Stadium\" >Tottenham Hotspur Stadium<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#How_to_get_to_Tottenham_Hotspur_Stadium\" >How to get to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#American_Express_Stadium\" >American Express Stadium<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#How_to_get_to_Tottenham_Hotspur_Stadium-2\" >How to get to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#Gtech_Community_Stadium\" >Gtech Community Stadium<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#How_to_get_to_Gtech_Community_Stadium\" >How to get to Gtech Community Stadium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#Stamford_Bridge\" >Stamford Bridge<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/beyond-uni\/best-stadiums-in-england\/#How_to_get_to_Stamford_Bridge\" >How to get to Stamford Bridge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Football is one of the most popular sports in the UK. It is the national sport of England and was first invented in England in 1170. Football is part of British culture and has never waded off for any other sport. The club Sheffield F.C faced off in an international match with Scotland in 1872. The sport is very close to their heart, and the British are one of the most passionate fans in the world. No matter the weather, it&#8217;s never cold for a football match. The rivalries make the community close-knit, as it&#8217;s always a healthy fight. Today, the UK is home to over 40,000 registered football clubs and sports personalities with worldwide fans.&nbsp;If you are a football fan, you can visit and watch your favorite player in these famous Club Grounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_stadiums_in_England_are_listed_as_per_the_England_Football_Soccer_Clubs_Ranking\"><\/span>Best stadiums in England are listed as per the England Football \/ Soccer Clubs Ranking:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Trafford_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>Old Trafford Stadium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Old Trafford, Manchester. England<\/strong><br><strong>Football Club: Manchester United And Manchester City<\/strong><br><strong>Seating Space: 74, 310<\/strong><br><strong>Built: 1909<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Trafford is the best stadium in uk and the most iconic in the world. It is also the largest league ground in England, with a seating capacity of 74 310. The stadium is the best football stadium in the UK and is the home base of the top football club, Manchester City and&nbsp; Manchester United. The pitch is 105 m long x 68 meters wide, with extra meters of run-off spaces on each side. The pitch is watered regularly except on rainy days and mowed thrice weekly. There are four all-seater stands named after essential people of the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Old_Trafford_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Old Trafford Stadium:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City Centre to Old Trafford :<\/strong> Take a direct train from Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Public Transportation to Old Trafford:<\/strong> National Rail, Metro, Bus and Car&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anfield_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>Anfield Stadium&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: Liverpool, England<\/strong><br><strong>Football Club: Liverpool<\/strong><br><strong>Seating Space:&nbsp;<\/strong>61,276<br><strong>Built:&nbsp;<\/strong>1884<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a famous stadium in England as it&#8217;s the 5th largest football stadium in England. It has a capacity of 54,074, with an expansion to seat 61 276 to be completed under the 2023-24 season. The stadium witnessed the most extensive record of 61,905 attendance for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/liverpool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liverpool <\/a><\/strong>vs. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/wolverhampton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wolverhampton<\/a><\/strong> Wanderers 1952. The stadium has knocked down Europe six times, making it a good luck arena for the Liverpool club. It has four stands named after important people. While watching games, you can enjoy draught beers and food like pies, fish &amp; chips, hot dogs, burgers, pizza, etc,. The stadium provides many other facilities to offer the best experience for the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Anfield_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Anfield Stadium&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City Centre to Anfield Stadium: <\/strong>Bus and Soccer Bus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Train-<\/strong> Street Railway Station 2 miles from the stadium<br><strong>Taxi-<\/strong> Cost GBP 7-9 per ride<br><strong>Walk-<\/strong> Kirkdale and Sandhills stations are 30 mins walk to the stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emirates_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>Emirates Stadium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Holloway, London, England<br><strong>Football Club: <\/strong>Arsenal Football Club<br><strong>Seating Space: <\/strong>60,704<br><strong>Built: <\/strong>July 22, 2006<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also one of the most famous stadiums in England, as it is the home ground of the Arsenal Football Club. Emirates Stadium is known to be the 5th largest football stadium in England (in terms of capacity). They offer two types of audience seats- premium seating and corporate boxes. The stadium has witnessed many international football matches and music concerts. It is well-designed, constructed and maintained with a translucent polycarbonate roofing over the stands. The pitch size is 105 m x 68 m and is commonly referred to as the &#8220;The Carpet&#8221; for the pitch and groundsmanship. It has two levels below the ground- support facilities like kitchen, changing rooms, education and press. You can also shop for merchandise at the club stores, stroll the arsenal museum, or take stadium tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Emirates_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Emirates Stadium&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tube: Arsenal (Piccadilly Line) is the closest tube station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buses: Main stations are Hollow Ways Head, Seven Sisters, Nag\u2019s Head, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Park_Villa\"><\/span><strong>Park Villa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Aston, Birmingham, England<br><strong>Football Club:<\/strong> Aston Villa Football Club<br><strong>Seating Space:<\/strong> 42,682<br><strong>Built:<\/strong> 1874<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the best football stadium in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/united-kingdom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK <\/a><\/strong>located in Aston, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/birmingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Birmingham<\/a><\/strong>., England. It has been home to Aston Villa since 1897 , and recently celebrated its 125th anniversary in April, 2022. The stadium is one of the many stadiums in the UK that hosted 16 England internationals in 1899 and recently in 2005; World Cup and the European Championship football. Even the last UEFA Cup Winners Cup final was held here in this stadium. Other events took place like American football, boxing and not to forget the rock and roll concerts and other gatherings. The stadium has distinguished features- 4 unique stands with its own style and characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Park_Villa_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Park Villa Stadium <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walking-&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wintton rail to Villa Park Stadium- 10 mins walk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston rail station to Villa Park Stadium &#8211; 15 mins walk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cycling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab a free bike from cycle rack from city center- 2 miles away from the stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>St James&#8217;s Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> City of Westminster, central London<br><strong>Football Club:<\/strong> Newcastle United F.C.<br><strong>Built:<\/strong> 1603<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>St James Park is the 8th largest football stadium in England located in Newcastle upon Tyne. It has been a famous stadiums in england since 1880 and home to Newcastle United F.C. since 1892. The seating capacity started at 30,000 in 1905 and upscale to 60,000 seats. It is a state of art stadium in the U.K. with a swimming pool. The stadium has witnessed many football matches with a vast audience. It also has premier football stadium facilities &#8211; banquet and conference facilities with six suites having a dance floor, stage, 3 bars, etc., The premium seating is designated into clubs, with each person having access to bars and lounges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to get to St James&#8217;s Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City center to St. James&#8217; Park- <\/strong>Cycle, Metro, Bus, Park &amp; Ride and Taxi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tottenham_Hotspur_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>Tottenham Hotspur Stadium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 78 White Hart Lane, London N17 8JD, England<br><strong>Football Club:<\/strong> Tottenham Hotspur Football Club<br><strong>Seating Space:<\/strong> 62,850<br><strong>Built:<\/strong> April 3, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the 3rd largest football stadium in England. It was designed in 1882 to be a multipurpose stadium&nbsp; and considered the best stadiums in uk. Apart from being a football stadium, it is also used for rugby, boxing, NLF, and concerts. It is home to Tottenham Hotspur and the largest club stadium in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London<\/a><\/strong>. The stadium is shaped like a symmetrical bowl, holding a capacity of 62,850 seats. It&#8217;s made like a concert hall with good sound settings for the fans cheering and vibrating to the ground. The stadium has nine floors on the northern and five on the southern side. The south tier is the most crucial part, called the &#8220;Home End.&#8221; There are over 60 food and drink stalls, including plant-based options. You can visit the stadium for tours, events, skywalks, etc.!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Tottenham_Hotspur_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Trains Stations Serving to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium- London Overground, London Underground and Greater Anglia services <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buses to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium<\/strong>-TfL buses and shuttles to the station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"American_Express_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>American Express Stadium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Falmer, Brighton &amp; Hove, East Sussex<br><strong>Football Club:<\/strong> Brighton &amp; Hove Albion Football Club<br><strong>Seating Space:<\/strong> 31,876<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is known as Falmer Stadium but is sponsored by American Express and known as Amex. American Express Stadium is in Falmer, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/brighton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brighton <\/a><\/strong>and Hove, East Sussex. The developers handed the stadium in 2011, the same time the Brighton &amp; Hove Albion club made it a home stadium. It is the 2nd largest stadium in South East England and the 31st largest&nbsp; best stadiums in uk. Brighton &amp; Hove Albion won the league game over Doncaster Rovers with an audience of 20,219. Since then, it&#8217;s grown to 30,000 seating capacity. The stadium hosted the Premier League in 2017 and European football in 2003 &#8211; Brighton Vs AEK in the UEFA Europa League. It is designed for the multipurpose stadium. It has hosted other sports in the UK, such as the @015 Rugby World Cup and UEFA Women&#8217;s Euro 2022. They are also hosting the upcoming 2025 Rugby World Cup fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Tottenham_Hotspur_Stadium-2\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Matchday Free Travel Scheme<br>Bus Travel<br>Seagull Travel Coach Service<br>Train Travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gtech_Community_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>Gtech Community Stadium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Lionel Road South, Brentford, TW8 0RU, England<br><strong>Football Club:<\/strong> Brentford Football Club<br><strong>Seating Space:<\/strong> 17,250<br><strong>Built:<\/strong> September 1, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is known as Benford Community Stadium, but for sponsorship reasons, it is called Gtech Community Stadium. The stadium is near Griffin Park, located in Brentford, West London. It is a newly opened stadium in 2020 and home to the Brentford club. The stadium has a seating capacity of 17,250 seats and is open to new homes and other events. Despite being a new stadium, it is also the best Football stadium in UK ; it was selected as the UEFA Women&#8217;s Euro 2022 venue. With a premium membership, you can get Stadium tours, accessibility, and other class facilities. Food and drink are available while enjoying the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Gtech_Community_Stadium\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Gtech Community Stadium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest station is Kew Bridge, which has the South Western Railway Station from Waterloo and London Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stamford_Bridge\"><\/span><strong>Stamford Bridge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Fulham, London, England<br><strong>Football Club:<\/strong> Chelsea Football Club<br><strong>Seating Space:<\/strong> 40,343<br><strong>Built:<\/strong> 1877<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stamford Bridge is in Futham, a close district of Chelsea, West London. It is England&#8217;s 11th largest football stadium and the 9th largest venue of the Premier League in the 2023 season. It was opened in 1877, and up until 1905, it was used by the London Athletic Club and then occupied by Gus Mears, who founded the club. Since then, it&#8217;s been a home ground for Chelsea FC. The stadium hosted three final FA Cups between 1920 and 22. It also hosts Charity Shield games and other sports like the best cricket stadium in the UK, rugby league, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Stamford_Bridge\"><\/span><strong>How to get to Stamford Bridge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tube or Train- Fulham Broadway on the district is the closest station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bus- The bus number 211, 414 and 14 travel direct to the stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By car or by bicycle or by boat<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Football is one of the most popular sports in the UK. It is the national sport of England and was first invented in England in 1170. 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