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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jim van Wijk

Nigel Farage ‘told he is welcome at Premier League club’ after controversial Ipswich visit

Nigel Farage EPL ITV News Sunderland Ipswich Town the Stadium of Light United Kingdom
  • Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has reportedly been told he is welcome to visit Premier League club Sunderland.
  • According to ITV News, Sunderland director Juan Sartori has extended an invitation for Farage to go to the Stadium of Light.
  • Farage told ITV News he has been speaking to one of the directors about visiting the club, adding: “If I can make it, I will”.
  • Farage caused controversy earlier this week when he went to Ipswich Town’s Portman Road for a photo opportunity, sparking backlash from some supporters.
  • Ipswich Town subsequently released a statement defending the visit, as the Championship club insisted it is “apolitical”.

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Nigel Farage says he has been invited to watch Sunderland after Ipswich visit backlash

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