27 Jan 2010Football fan sets 'keepy-uppy' record with tour of London

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An English football supporter has completed the longest 'keepy-uppy' journey on record by visiting every top-flight stadium in London yesterday (January 26th).

Dan Magness started at Fulham's Craven Cottage and finished at White Hart Lane about 14 hours later, having successfully juggled a ball all the way around the capital.

He also visited the homes of Chelsea, Arsenal and West Ham United during his 36-mile trip, which will form the first leg of a bid to visit every English Premier League ground while performing his tricks.

After completing his tour of London by reaching the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, Mr Magness told the BBC: "I am absolutely exhausted. I've had every sort of cramp but I am really proud."

Raised in Guildford, the 26-year-old "football freestyler" is a Liverpool supporter and spent time on the books at Wimbledon as a teenager.

He broke the Guinness keepy-uppy record in May last year after keeping a ball in air for 24 hours.

Written by Tom Jenkins

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