The Athletic's Friday football quiz question #52
At the end of every week, we'll serve up a poser from our vault of football conundrums. It won't be easy (unless you're really good), but what better way to head into the weekend than by giving your soccer-loving brain some exercise? Chuck it in your group chats and see who knows their stuff.
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Oh, and there's no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.
So, without any further delay…
Can you name the seven London venues to host FA Cup semi-finals during the competition's history?
Come back later today (Friday, April 25) for the answers.
P.S. Links to the previous 51 Friday quiz questions are below.
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