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Key questions behind Fifa's controversial Saudi World Cup decision

BBC Sport Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Fifa's confirmation of Saudi Arabia hosting the men's 2034 World Cup is one of the most controversial steps football's governing body has ever taken.
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