The food of champions

Rob Beschizza 10:10 pm Sun Jun 17, 2012

England's Football Association embodies the nation's most popular sport. To promote fitness and good health, it provides these splendid awards to schools that offer adequate soccer programs. I'd ask if you could spot the mistake, but I think this may be one of those "honor the error as a hidden intention" dealies—a tragic fact echoed by star player Rio Ferdinand's endorsement deal with a tobacco company. [via Ben Goldacre and Huw G]

UPDATE: Its website is slathered with the secret sauce:

Become a McDonald's Coach today! In other news, the UK tops the European Union's obesity and illness league table.

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