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he game hasn’t even begun and I am already one charcuterie board, a platter of prawns, a gallon of sushi, a beef wellington and several beers deep. My football-watching career has started on a high. It was a Chelsea game in the box — a gift for my brothers’ 40th (not from me — I’m a good sister but not that good). I left thinking I could watch the beautiful game more often. “What was the score?” someone asked. “Who cares? I had a cheeseboard at half-time!”

You can fine-dine at almost all sports, from darts to the FA Cup final. Here is a list of luxury dining experiences at the biggest and best upcoming sports events.

The East Wing restaurant at Twickenham

Autumn Nations at Allianz