Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up
The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.
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Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
President of FIFA.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.
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