As far as we're concerned, the World Cup could start even tomorrow. Then all the secondary issues will disappear and we can focus on the main issue -- soccer.
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Our nation made itself look a bit ridiculous in front of the whole world.
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The FIFA has words of criticism for the organizing committee over and over again. They're completely superfluous.
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