In 1966 England won the World Cup with a 4-2 win against West Germany...they even won it on home soil.

With players such as Gascoigne, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane it remains a mystery as to how they haven't won it again...but they haven't even hosted the tournament again.

It may seem strange, but there are reasons as to why. Join Mark and Paul as they chart the history of the World Cup, from its inception to modern day, exploring the politics behind why the England men's team have failed ever again to be the host nation of the most coveted prize in football, and why the FA are now more focussed on winning the competition than staging it.

From doomed bids, bribes, conspiracy theories and hatred from other nations, this episode of How It All Played Out peels back the curtain to answer: Why do England never stage the men's World Cup?

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If you're looking for content surrounding Rugby's European Champions Cup Final, then you should probably go elsewhere as there was just SO MUCH sport to get across this weekend that we couldn't find a spot anywhere.

However, Johnny and Gav did find a gap to catch up with gentleman broadcaster Mark 'Pougy' Pougatch ahead of the release of his new podcast 'How It All Played Out', which is available from Tuesday 27th May on Global Player.

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This week on The Kickabout for our 'FA Cup Final Special', we uncharacteristically bring you relevant content as we talk to the owner of one of the actual finalists! Crystal Palace's Steve Parish was on the line for 'The Most Football Day on Earth' - our words, not his.

Plus, it was Gav vs Toby Tarrant in Johnny's new game 'Four or Gore'.

You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

The clue's in the name this week...(not really) as Gav's beloved Arsenal will now end yet another season trophyless. Plus, following on from Ruben Amorin's weird rallying cry in the week, Johnny offers some proper ones from the animal kingdom that are much more rousing.

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This week, Johnny & Gav "congratulate" Liverpool, discuss Rugby League's Magic Weekend, and search for Antonio Montana...

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On this week's Kickabout, Johnny & Gav anoint The New Neil Warnock, youth players get The Kickabout treatment, and we introduce... The Gooners! What is it about disagreeing Arsenal fans...?

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No Johnny this week so Toby Tarrant sits in. He & Gav talk Guards Of Honour, parachuting into pitches, and they're joined by comedian Alex Horne!

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Johnny and Gav keep it classy this week, discussing ways to improve the boat race, Onana at Man Utd, and, most importantly, cash.

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