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FA steps in to save Turin visit

Published: 30 Jun 2009 - 13:39:48

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West Auckland Town will take on a Juventus team in a repeat of their 1909 World Cup match, after the Football Association donated £10,000 to them. The trip, which commemorates the Town's trophy victory in Turin, was in doubt for financial reasons, until the FA's donation to help them travel to Italy. "The FA is delighted to support West Auckland's return to Turin," said FA chairman Lord Triesman. "It's so important they are able to celebrate the 100th anniversary." In 1909, Sir Th.... read more