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

Pod Save the World

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Is Qatar a World Class State?

Qatar is bidding to host the 2020 World Cup. The country has spent billions on a youth development academy named Aspire. It was really an effort to peddle influence and other FIFA nations, as well as identify plucked, talented young prospects,. Move them to Qatar and make them eligible to play for the Qatari nationality.

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