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FFA made 'improper' payments
Australia's ill-fated 2022 World Cup bid has come under more scrutiny with revelations of improper payments to influence global soccer officials.
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Australia's ill-fated 2022 World Cup bid has come under more scrutiny with revelations of improper payments to influence global soccer officials.
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