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Spain's World Cup Bid Director Resigns Amid Scandal

4/8/2025

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Maria Tato, the director of Spain's FIFA World Cup 2030 bid, has stepped down amid a scandal involving alleged manipulation of stadium ratings. Leaked audio recordings expose her efforts to boost Anoeta Stadium's score over Balaídos Stadium. As the RFEF grapples with this controversy, cities are calling for greater transparency in the bidding process.

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Maria Tato, the director of Spain's FIFA World Cup 2030 bid, has stepped down amid a scandal involving alleged manipulation of stadium ratings. Leaked audio recordings expose her efforts to boost Anoeta Stadium's score over Balaídos Stadium. As the RFEF grapples with this controversy, cities are calling for greater transparency in the bidding process.