"And here comes Hurst. He's got... some people are on the pitch, they think it's all over. It is now!"
-- BBC Commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme on the final goal
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The 1966 FIFA World Cup win by England over Germany in Muggle football may have been influenced by the then Minister for Magic, Nobby Leach.
Leach was the first Muggle-born to be appointed as Minister for Magic and was suspected of using magic to ensure the outcome of the match, as a supporter of England. Nothing was ever proven (Pm).
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Writing by J K Rowling: Ministers for Magic
The final of the 1966 FIFA World Cup (Wikipedia)
England 1966: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
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