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Sports associations like Fifa must pay taxes—their tournaments are clearly big business for them
Fifa, a massively profitable global sports body, operates largely tax-exempt, despite generating billions from the World Cup. It demands tax waivers from host nations, causing significant revenue losses for states, exemplified by Georgia and Florida. The article underscores that while some funds develop the game, Fifa primarily leverages publicly built infrastructure, privatizing profits while socializing costs. The author critically argues that private sports entities like Fifa should not receive tax exemptions. They advocate for a fairer system where the "beautiful games" truly benefit all, not just enrich a select few.
LiveMint · Mint Editorial Board · Jul 24, 2026 at 2:31 AM