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World Cup 2014: Has David Cameron Just Jinxed England?

Has David Cameron Just Jinxed England?
The Huffington Post UK

You may have noticed a temporary chill sweep England this morning - David Cameron tweeted a message of support to the nations football team.

You see, whenever he does this something bad happens.

Don't believe us? Take a look...

Curse of Cameron
England Rugby Team(01 of06)
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Cameron was jinxing the nations's sporting heroes even before becoming PM.He backed the England rugby team during the 2007 World Cup and they promptly lost to South Africa. (credit:PA)
Lewis Hamilton(02 of06)
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Hamilton was in a great position to take the F1 drivers championship in 2007, needing to finish fifth or higher.Then Cameron ominously told him: "I’ve got confidence in you."He came seventh. (credit:Getty Images)
England Football Team(03 of06)
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Cameron sends team a message of support.They get thrashed 4-1 by Germany. (credit:PA)
Tom Daley and Pete Waterfield (04 of06)
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The pair were hotly tipped for a medal at the 2012 Olympics.Cameron intervenes, they get nothing. (credit:PA)
Laura Robson(05 of06)
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Poor Laura crashed out of Wimbledon last year only hours after Cameron had tweeted a supporting message to her.Coincidence? (credit:PA)
Warburtons(06 of06)
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It's not just sports people that have fallen foul.Only three months after this visit to the Warburtons bakery in Bolton it mysteriously went up in flames.If this isn't concrete proof of a curse... (credit:Getty Images)
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