The Sports Desk - The FA Cup: Is the magic still alive?
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This season marks 150 years of the men’s FA Cup, an institution of the English game. But has it taken a back seat in recent years as the Premier League and Champions League flex their financial muscle?
We hear from former Aston Villa and Ipswich manager Paul Lambert on the tricky balancing act clubs have to juggle when it comes to competing in multiple competitions. We get the view from fans of the clubs taking part in this weekend's semi-finals - and ask if the Cup’s significance is based on nostalgia. And is it all about money - what commercial clout does the FA Cup have on a domestic and global scale?
Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Nesta McGregor, Henry Winter
Producer: Chris Hedley
Published on Friday, 15th April 2022.
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