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England Footballers' Free McDonald's Deal Slammed by Health Experts

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The England national football team's millionaire players are set to enjoy free McDonald's burgers in the run-up to the World Cup, thanks to a new platinum card deal. The arrangement, which includes players like David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, and Michael Owen, has been criticized by health experts who say it sends the wrong message to children about healthy eating. Despite the controversy, McDonald's has introduced healthier options to their menus, including fruit and salads, but critics argue that their products are still high in calories and fat.

Key Takeaways:

  • England footballers, including David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, and Michael Owen, have been given "platinum cards" by McDonald's, entitling them to free fast food.
  • The deal has been slammed by health experts, who say it sends the wrong message to children about healthy eating.
  • McDonald's has introduced healthier options to their menus, including fruit and salads, but a hamburger Happy Meal still has 600 calories and 20 grams of fat.
  • 90% of McDonald's sales in Britain are for burgers.
  • The deal has been defended by the Football Association (FA), but the organization has refused to comment on sponsorship contracts.
  • The deal is thought to be worth millions, with the FA sending a list of up to 48 senior team players to McDonald's.
  • Health experts, including Lucy-Ann Prideaux and Dr. Sandra Goodman, have expressed criticism of the deal, saying it is a "big own goal" for the FA and the England team.
  • The deal is set to include other players, including skipper David Beckham.

Statistics:

  • 90% of McDonald's sales in Britain are for burgers.
  • A hamburger Happy Meal has 600 calories and 20 grams of fat.
  • The FA has sent a list of up to 48 senior team players to McDonald's in connection with the deal.

Sources:

  • "Voice of The People" article by David Brown, published in an unspecified newspaper, date not specified.
  • Unspecified quotes from Lucy-Ann Prideaux, a diet expert, and Dr. Sandra Goodman, a nutritionist.

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