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FIFA's American Dream: How the World Cup Cashed In

The 2026 World Cup is set to generate more than $11 billion in revenue, making it the richest tournament in football history. But soaring ticket prices, dynamic pricing models, and a booming resale market are raising concerns that many longtime supporters are being priced out. Veteran England fan Andy Milne says attending his tenth World Cup will be by far his most expensive, while former Liverpool CEO Peter Moore argues that FIFA risks sacrificing atmosphere and accessibility in pursuit of record revenues. Former LA28 CEO Kathy Carter counters that the money generated from sports events like the World Cup helps fund growth of the sport worldwide, highlighting the growing tension between commercialization and the fan experience.

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Compressed Timeline for US-Iran Nuclear Deal Could Lead to Later Unraveling

Principal Deputy National Security Advisor under President Biden and former State Department Chief of Staff under President Obama Jonathan Finer joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss his concerns over the rushed timeline on such a complex issue that took the Obama administration two years to reach a deal on.

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Switzerland Narrowly Rejects Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million

Switzerland recently held a referendum on a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million, which was narrowly rejected by voters with a 55 to 45 percent margin. The proposal, primarily backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, aimed to restrict immigration amid concerns about space and sovereignty. Bloomberg News Switzerland Economy/Government reporter Bastian Benrath-Wright joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to give insight to the proposal and it's rejection.

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G7 Summit Overshadowed by Uncertain US-Iran Deal

The G7 summit, typically focused on global economic and trade cooperation, is heavily influenced this year by ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran. Speculation about a potential deal has raised expectations of a signing ceremony in Geneva, supported by a significant US military presence. However, the deal remains uncertain, complicating predictions about the summit's outcomes. Bloomberg New Mideast Correspondent Abeer Abu Omar and Geneva Correspondent Hugo Miller join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the unfolding dynamics ahead of the G7 summit.

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How Google Is Reinventing Search with AI

Google is making the biggest change to its search business in more than two decades, integrating AI-generated answers, conversational search, and reasoning tools directly into the heart of its search product, which has shaped the course of content and the internet.. Nick Fox, Google's Senior Vice President of Knowledge and Information, argues that AI allows users to ask more complex questions and get faster, more useful answers while still connecting people to content across the web. But, for creators and publishers, fewer keystrokes could make a difference.

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