The World Cup Ticket Fire Sale: When the Big Boys Leave, the Big Bucks Vanish
Secondary markets crater as the departure of the tournament's financial linchpins leaves brokers holding the bag
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The World Cup Ticket Dilemma: Cash Out or Go to the Game?
Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. Today, we’re talking money, U2, lasagna,

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