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The Men Who Sold The World Cup

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: October 21, 2021
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 2
  • Networks: discovery+
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Men Who Sold The World Cup(2021)

TMDB Rating: 5.0 (4 votes)

Overview

The corruption, backroom deals and greed behind awarding the World Cup comes to a head when the 2022 tournament is awarded to Qatar, a desert nation with baking summer temperatures, no world-class stadiums, little interest in soccer - and lots of money.

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Season 1

2 episodes • 2021

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The HeistOct 21, 20210.0
2The Take DownOct 21, 20210.0

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