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I've always been an Everton fan, born and raised in the shadow of Goodison Park, but life had other plans when my job dragged me to the bustling streets of London. The distance felt like a chasm, especially on match days, where the echoes of cheers from Merseyside seemed to fade into the urban noise. Then, one evening, while scrolling through app recommendations, I stumbled upon the official Everton FC app. It wasn't just another sports app; it became my digital sanctuary, a bridge back to the h

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