Could Qatar lose its golden prize before 2022?
Suggestions are coming to light that Qatar’s petrodollars and global deals helped secure its World Cup bid. But could the country be robbed of the event?
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Suggestions are coming to light that Qatar’s petrodollars and global deals helped secure its World Cup bid. But could the country be robbed of the event?
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