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The Men Who Sold The World Cup
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The Men Who Sold The World Cup

2021-10-21 · 44 min / episode · ★ 5.6

Documentary

The corruption, backroom deals and greed behind awarding the World Cup comes to a head when the 2022 tournament is awarded to Qatar, a desert nation with baking summer temperatures, no world-class stadiums, little interest in soccer - and lots of money.

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Creators
Morgan Pehme, Daniel DiMauro
Production companies
Calliope Pictures, Story Films
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Heidi BlakeHeidi BlakeSelf
Jonathan CalvertJonathan CalvertSelf
Landon DonovanLandon DonovanSelf
Sepp BlatterSepp BlatterSelf
Morgan PehmeSelf
Jürgen KlinsmannJürgen KlinsmannSelf
Guido TognoniSelf
Christopher SteeleChristopher SteeleSelf
Sam BordenSelf
Sunil GulatiSelf
Gianni InfantinoGianni InfantinoSelf
Mary Lynn BlanksSelf
Phaedra AlmajidSelf
Aimee SchabilionSelf
Michael GaetaSelf

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