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Balogun, Garrincha and Pinochet: FIFA’s controversial World Cup decisions

▶ Al Jazeera Jul 6, 2026 3h ago 👁 2 views

Balogun, Garrincha and Pinochet: FIFA’s controversial World Cup decisions

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The Balogun affair has shocked football, but FIFA's showpiece has a long history of fixes, farces and failures. The Balogun affair has shocked football, but FIFA's showpiece has a long history of fixes, farces and failures. Read the full story on Al Jazeera via the link below.

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