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Writers on their World Cup Panini collecting days: ‘We all remember the playground twerp’

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The much-loved football sticker album is to be discontinued after 2030. Guardian writers recall their thrills and frustrationsWith this summer’s World Cup already mired in controversy over politicisation, potential travel bans and rows over ticket prices, fans were dealt another piece of sad news this week: the tournament’s much-loved Panini sticker album will be discontinued after 2030.Guardian writers recall their Panini memories from years gone by. Continue reading...

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