As the 2025 Championships kick off, Pacific island nations continue to defy the odds — proving that population size is no barrier to producing world-class sport, writes JAMES NALTON
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A general view of Morecambe fans before the FA Cup third round match at Stamford Bridge, London, January 11, 2025
In a town shaped by hardship and history, a grassroots boxing club led by Andrew McFarlane gives purpose to the next generation — including a rising champion, writes JOHN WIGHT
Chelsea 5–0 Morecambe
by Layth Yousif
at Stamford Bridge
A CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU and a brace apiece from Tosin Adarabioyo and Joao Felix ensured a powerful Chelsea side swept past batting Morecambe.
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