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FIFA signs another World Cup sponsor deal with the gambling industry - Toronto Star
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FIFA has signed another major sponsorship deal with the gambling industry, according to reports. The new agreement is said to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars and will see several prominent sports betting companies become official partners of FIFA for the upcoming World Cup.
The move has drawn criticism from some quarters, who argue that allowing such a high-profile association between football's governing body and gambling companies could exploit vulnerable individuals and contribute to problem gambling. Critics also point out the potential conflict of interest in promoting an indust…
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