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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes in Doha

Fifa World Cup revenue up by more than $1bn after taking tournament to Qatar

A picture in Doha of Sepp Blatter announcing Qatar as the World Cup hosts.
A picture in Doha of Sepp Blatter announcing Qatar as the World Cup hosts. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images

Fifa has increased its World Cup revenue by more than $1bn (£840m) after taking the tournament to Qatar, the governing body has revealed.

Gianni Infantino, the subject of widespread criticism on Saturday after a provocative opening speech, shared information regarding the record income with his national associations on Sunday.

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