THE FINAL CHRISTMAS DAY FIXTURE IN ENGLAND - 60 YEARS ON
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✍️ Christmas Day football was a popular tradition in England until the 1950s, but it gradually declined due to changes in societal values and transportation habits.
👉 Christmas Day football was a popular tradition in England until the 1950s 👉 The tradition declined due to changes in societal values and transportation habits 👉 The last Football League game to be played on Christmas Day was in 1965 👉 Brentford attempted to play a match on Christmas Day in 1983, but it was met with opposition
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