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Mass Pledged Geographically Diverse World Cup Event Funding. In Reality, Boston Got Almost Everything.

CHRIS FARAONE

Wake of the World Cup: How a “geographic equity” mandate was legally bypassed to keep World Cup cash in Boston

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