The North Korean paradox, African boycott and European skullduggery: the politicised World Cup of 1966

In 1966, the World Cup arrived in England and, for many, the enduring memories of that tournament revolve around the final, Geoff Hurst, and  Nobby's dancing, but there was far more to '66. Paul McParlan talks us the North Korea paradox, an African boycott, European skulduggery, shady referees, a London-centric emphasis, and the first globally marketed tournament - not forgetting a mention or two of greyhounds and an inquisitive dog.