Stop mucking around with our game. It's not American Football, it's Association Football. A game that needs no gimmicks. It doesn't need to attract a bigger audience.
We see what you're doing, in the time it takes to clear the pitch, you can sell some more TV advertising.
FIFA to debut fan-centric pre-match ceremony at FIFA World Cup 2026β’
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