A football fan in a straw hat kisses a replica World Cup trophy
Credit: JASON CAIRNDUFF /Reuters

Welcome to Refresh – a series of comment pieces by young people, for young people,  looking  for a  response to Britain's biggest issues

No Novichok but quite a few shocks so far at this year’s World Cup, as crunch-time arrives in the Group Stage.

While Russia has descended into a society of Seven Nation Army chants and Icelandic Viking claps, behind the scenes, the costs of hosting a global sports competition have become more apparent.

This should give UK policymakers pause for the thought on whether the UK should bid for the 2030 World Cup or any other prestigious international sporting competition.

This high level...

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