John Sturgis

The curse of Belo Horizonte

Why England defeating the USA at football should never be taken for granted

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American goalkeeper Frank Borghi saves in front of Tom Finney during the England vs USA match on 29 June 1950 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil [Getty Images]

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