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Mayor Mamdani Fights FIFA's Greed Ahead of World Cup

11/9/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, launched a 'Game Over Greed' campaign against FIFA's dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup.
He criticized FIFA's tax exemptions and contractual demands that burden host cities while allowing FIFA to profit.
Mamdani aims to push for contract transparency and advocate for locals facing rising costs.
Host cities prepare for the World Cup.
Supporters hope to reclaim public funds from FIFA's practices.

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Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, launched a 'Game Over Greed' campaign against FIFA's dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup.
He criticized FIFA's tax exemptions and contractual demands that burden host cities while allowing FIFA to profit.
Mamdani aims to push for contract transparency and advocate for locals facing rising costs.
Host cities prepare for the World Cup.
Supporters hope to reclaim public funds from FIFA's practices.