World Cup 2006
In June 2006 the UK Parliamentary Football Team ran a charity match in Portugal against the Portuguese Parliament, which coincided with part of the world cup. The match and the trip was sponsored by McDonalds as part of their Football in the Community Programme. The UKPFC was criticised for accepting McDonalds sponsorship by the BMA.. Alan Whitehead, who at the time played in goal for the UKPFC, fully declared the sponsorship in his register of members interests. He also pointed out the trip was part of a long-standing fundraising campaign between the UKPFC and McDonalds that raised over 20,000 euros for local charities.
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