Business of Sport
Argentina’s World Cup Title Caps Qatar’s Surreal Tournament
- Lavish spending on stadiums sparked claims of ‘sportswashing’
- World Cup expanded its audience beyond the traditional fanbase
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Qatar’s World Cup ended in dramatic fashion after a penalty shootout — and Lionel Messi’s Argentina is taking the trophy home for the first time in 36 years.