The World Cup Thread

As much as I agree that FIFA loves everything that gets them an extra buck, I think for them this is mostly about just not stirring the pot. I doubt it makes them any money, broadcasting rights were sold well before this was decided, and a lot of broadcasters don't even do commercials during the breaks. They're just shitting their pants that saying no causes more dumb visa issues and other bullshit. If anything it's less visibility for their commercial partners when broadcasters switch to commercial breaks or pundits yapping
You're missing the part where Fox gave Gianni a bucket load of cash in a Swiss bank account
 
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