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FIFA Found Congo Player Ineligible but Let Him Play in World Cup

6 octobre 2026 à 06:54
Officials determined that a goalkeeper from the Democratic Republic of Congo did not have the correct paperwork, documents show. But no action was taken, renewing questions about FIFA’s governance.

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Members of the Democratic Republic of Congo squad warming up before their World Cup match against Colombia in June.

One Issue Hanging Over Brazil’s Presidential Election: Online Gambling and Record-High Debts

1 octobre 2026 à 10:29
Just days before Sunday’s election, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva banned online gambling. But record-high debt is upending millions of lives.

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A storefront offering personal loans in Niteroi, Brazil. Brazil is grappling with widespread household indebtedness, fueled by a combination of easy credit, the rapid expansion of legal and illegal online betting, and instant digital payments that have made borrowing, gambling and spending faster and easier.
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