Just as Theresa May was due to make a Brexit statement in early January, she got bumped from BBC1 to BBC2 because of an FA Cup match.
The prime minister was due to address the nation after surviving a no-confidence vote at the same time as the Southampton vs Derby game went to penalties.
It’s not the first time football and politics have tangled in the UK – BBC Rewind takes a look back at a few memorable moments.
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