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Ex-footballer completes epic challenge

A former footballer has succeeded in his attempt to run and cycle to every Premier League and Championship stadium in two weeks.

Francis Benali, who made more than 300 appearances for Southampton FC, set off from Bournemouth on 2 October, raising money for Cancer Research UK.

The 47-year-old ran a marathon and cycled 75 miles (120km) each day.

He arrived at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium, the site of a home match against Burnley, at about 15:40 BST.

Streets of the city were lined with cheering fans along the last leg of the route, which included a stop at the Ageas Bowl.