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Posted by /u/StarlightDown

Why did the Soviet Union never host or win the FIFA World Cup (or even reach the Final), despite hosting and dominating in the Olympics, despite its massive population and sports resources wealth, and despite football being by far the most…

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Why did the Soviet Union never host or win the FIFA World Cup (or even reach the Final), despite hosting and dominating in the Olympics, despite its massive population and sports resources wealth, and despite football being by far the most… | Infolitico