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Uppies and Downies: No Rules Football Game with Medieval Roots

Summary by BVM Sports US
In the small coastal town of Workington, England, a centuries-old football game known as 'Uppies and Downies' has no rules and no time limit, creating an intense and chaotic annual tradition. This medieval spectacle pits two teams against each other as they scramble for a two-pound leather ball, trying to reach their respective goals—one team comprised of locals from the north and the other from the south. The game has a rich history, surviving …
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BVM Sports US broke the news on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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