FIFA today is a multinational that is eating up the ball. Countries can't do anything against them. If FIFA decides where soft drinks must be sold, that's where it has to be sold.
— Diego Maradona Contemporary

Argentine soccer legend

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Criticizing FIFA's power and influence.

Date / Period

2014

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Shocking

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