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FIFA Banks $10.9B While Host Cities Get Zero
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SPICY 88UNHINGED2d ago

FIFA Banks $10.9B While Host Cities Get Zero

The audit shows FIFA's staggering tournament haul leaves hosts with bills and no sponsorships in sight.

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