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2. Russia still got to host the 2017 World Cup...

Thu Jul 31, 2025, 09:41 AM

Jul 2025

...despite having illegally seized Crimea and starting up a conflict in Eastern Ukraine.

So sadly, I don't see this changing.

Although it should.

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never happen at this point. it's all about the monies. Javaman Jul 2025 #1

Russia still got to host the 2017 World Cup... Tommy Carcetti Jul 2025 #2

FIFA had no problems with Qatar using slave labor EdmondDantes_ Jul 2025 #7

Actually Canada & Mexico couldn't absorb the World Cup very easily. Wiz Imp Jul 2025 #14

I hope people stay away for their own safety RamblingRose Jul 2025 #3

Just read a headline (only) that he's considering getting the G20 meeting held allegorical oracle Jul 2025 #5

and conveniently located near Alligator Alcatraz. n/t RamblingRose Jul 2025 #10

World Cup will stay jonstl08 Jul 2025 #6

The FIFA 2026 World Cup and the 250th Anniversary celebration....together... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2025 #11

They won't JustAnotherGen Jul 2025 #12

That would only make the civilian MAGAs happy. The Grand Illuminist Jul 2025 #13

Olympics caved to Trump on DEI, they should be boycotted. Passages Jul 2025 #15