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wjbc t1_j2bjd4d wrote

It's the same reason Qatar spent a lot of money to host the World Cup: sports diplomacy. Sports transcends national boundaries, and by getting involved in sports a wealthy nation can attract attention to its country, allowing it to put its culture on display and increase its global presence and influence.

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uummwhat t1_j2bmqcl wrote

It disappoints me so much so many people fell for it with Qatar, if we'll put up with that we'll put up with anything in the name of "fandom."

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