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How the World Cup became a money machine for FIFA: no taxes, record revenue of 11.5 billion euros, and ‘everything is for Infantino’

The FIFA World Cup has achieved record commercial success, generating 11.5 billion euros in revenue while benefiting from tax-exempt status. With the tournament expanding to 48 countries and 104 matches, critics are now questioning the distribution of profits and suggesting that clubs should demand compensation.

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