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While the FIFA world cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, it wasn't always the case. European and South American teams have at various points in its history threatened to withdraw and not participate. At the same time there were also many who believed that international football should remain an Amateur game closed off to professionals and that the olympic football tournament should be the true world cup.
What might be the affects either no world cup or a lesser world cup?
How might football evolve without it?
What will the impact be on other sports?
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