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world1 month ago•6 min saved

World Cup Grass Keepsakes: FIFA’s $3,000 Patch Prompts NJ Revenue Tug-of-War

FIFA plans to cut up roughly five square yards of the World Cup final pitch at MetLife Stadium into numbered souvenirs selling for up to $3,000, and New Jersey officials say the state taxpayers deserve a cut to help cover stadium and infrastructure costs, while the host committee says proceeds will support regional programs; FIFA licenses the IP and most revenue goes to FIFA or the host committee’s general fund, reflecting a broader fight over who benefits from World Cup profits.

via Gothamist|

#economics #fifa #host-committee

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Nashville Names Jim Nantz as Co-Chair for Super Bowl LXIV

Jim Nantz was named co-chair of Nashville's host committee for Super Bowl LXIV, with NBC and Peacock holding the broadcast rights. Although he won’t call the game in 2030, the Tennessee native plans to be heavily involved off the field to help deliver a record-setting celebration around Nissan Stadium. CBS will broadcast SBs in 2028 and 2032, keeping open whether Nantz would call those games if he remains active on air.

via Awful Announcing|

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