World Cup: Luis Figo proposes to change the tournament format by expanding to 40 or 48 participants

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"The World Cup is the most popular sporting event in the world. [...] I propose to have an open debate [abouts its future] at the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Congress," this is one of the proposals in "A Manifesto for Change at FIFA," unveiled by Luis Figo during a press conference at the Wembley Stadium, London...

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