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The article critiques FIFA's plan to privatize World Cup commercial operations under Gianni Infantino, involving a venture capital firm led by Josh Kushner. It compares Infantino to Sepp Blatter and highlights concerns over excessive commercialization of football, including sponsored hydration breaks by Powerade. The piece also humorously speculates about corporate sponsorship of politics and sports.
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