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World Corrupt Episode 3: Qatar’s path to the World Cup

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What's the End Game of the World Cup?

Simon Tisdall: If a government bought Manchester United for $6 billion, it would buy its fans' influence on social media. He says sport is seductive and helps to communicate an image but also values. The World Cup has been used for nation building purposes as well as national branding reasons, he adds.

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