{"id":140,"date":"2024-06-16T00:50:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T21:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vegas2web.icu\/2024\/06\/16\/journalists-triumph-in-golden-jubilee-legislative-soccer-showdown-for-sportsaid\/"},"modified":"2024-06-16T00:50:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T21:50:45","slug":"journalists-triumph-in-golden-jubilee-legislative-soccer-showdown-for-sportsaid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vegas2web.icu\/2024\/06\/16\/journalists-triumph-in-golden-jubilee-legislative-soccer-showdown-for-sportsaid\/","title":{"rendered":"Journalists Triumph in Golden Jubilee Legislative Soccer Showdown for SportsAid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LiE5ceFn7-0\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The yearly Legislative Soccer Showdown, a storied contest pitting lawmakers against reporters, marked its golden jubilee with a convincing win for the media squad.  Staged at the famed Loftus Road, home turf of Queens Park Rangers, the game was a resounding triumph, garnering upwards of \u00a350,000 (roughly $62,784) for the benefit of SportsAid.<\/p>\n<p>Ex-cabinet member Ed Balls skippered the parliamentarians, heading a roster brimming with political titans such as London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, and one-time Foreign Secretary David Miliband.  The journalists, a group seasoned through years of reporting on the sport, were spearheaded by LBC&#8217;s Ben Kentish and The Times&#8217; Home Editor Matt Dathan.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a spirited showing from the politicians, the journalists emerged victorious with a definitive 4-1 outcome. The true victor of the day, however, was SportsAid. Tim Lawler, Chief Executive of the charitable organization, conveyed his appreciation: &#8220;A heartfelt thank you to all who backed SportsAid at this landmark match.  The proceeds generated will have a tangible impact on our endeavor to bolster the upcoming generation of British athletic stars, especially critical in this Olympic and Paralympic year!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s affair was generously underwritten by bet365, a constituent of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), underscoring the sector&#8217;s dedication to championing worthwhile endeavors. <\/p>\n<p>The evening proved remarkable in its support of a worthy endeavor, a feeling shared by departing Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) head and current chair Michael Dugher. He commended the charitable spirit of BGC affiliates, particularly bet365, for their impactful contributions to aspiring competitors through their backing of SportsAid.  Despite playful jests about the opening period&#8217;s lackluster display (one attendee even expressed sympathy for Stewart Pearce, who endured the task of narrating a Real Madrid game just days before!), the gathering fostered a heartwarming reconnection for longtime companions and associates, united in their commitment to championing a noble purpose. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The yearly Legislative Soccer Showdown, a storied contest pitting lawmakers against reporters, marked its golden jubilee with a convincing win for the media squad. Staged at the famed Loftus Road, home turf of Queens Park Rangers, the game was a resounding triumph, garnering upwards of \u00a350,000 (roughly $62,784) for the benefit of SportsAid. 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