AS spotted by Football 365 on the Genie website this week: a Ladbrokes ad offering the latest World Cup odds. Brazil are favourites, followed by Argentina and France in the betting. England are quoted at 20-1, a better offer, you'll have to admit, than Holland, who are quoted at the same price. Oh yes, Holland.
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AS spotted by Football 365 on the Genie website this week: a Ladbrokes ad offering the latest World Cup odds
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