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Key questions behind Fifa's controversial Saudi World Cup decision

BBC Sport Tuesday, 10 December 2024 ()
Fifa's confirmation of Saudi Arabia's hosting of the men's 2034 World Cup will be one of the most controversial steps that football's governing body has ever taken.
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