Boys' trip to World Cup takes on new meaning after mate's death
A group of friends turned a World Cup trip into a tribute for their late friend Jeff Thomas, who died unexpectedly at 44. Brett Niven recalled the shock of learning about Thomas's heart attack, stating, 'He should be here, enjoying these moments with us.' The group welcomed Thomas's father to honor his memory during.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 02:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 02:10 UTC
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