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Jun 10
44m 30s

Will the World Cup rip-off pay off?

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

On the eve of the World Cup getting underway there are many outstanding off-field issues to discuss.


Ahead of the tournament Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and Jay Harris to explore issues such as visas, ticketing and what success represents to each of the host nations.


Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton and Jay Harris

Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton


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