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Birmingham hosting the Commonwealth Games back in 2022 felt like a seminal moment for many, with the event attracting tourism, praise and a huge economic boost.

But there are ambitions of the city further establishing itself as one of the main places to go in the country for major sports events in the years to come.

Brum already has the European Athletics Championships, the Invictus Games and the 2028 Men’s Euros lined up over the next three years.

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And now the opportunity to host the Women’s’ Football World Cup in 2035 could see the city enhance its sporting reputation even more.

The tournament is set to be held in the UK after Fifa president Gianni Infantino said the country was the sole “v

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