Hurst's memories remind us that champions can also be genuinely good blokes.
geoff hurst: England’s 1966 World Cup heroes were fun, humble and unlike today’s stars - theguardian.com
Geoff Hurst, England's 1966 World Cup hat-trick hero, recalls his teammates as fun, humble, and down-to-earth — a stark contrast to today's branded, media-trained football stars. He reflects on a time when players played for joy, not endorsements, in a Guardian interview.
Source: geoff hurst: England’s 1966 World Cup heroes were fun, humble and unlike today’s stars - theguardian.com — theguardian.com
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