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World Service,11 Jul 2009,28 mins

11/07/2009

World Football

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A look at the selling of club licenses - which has enabled wealthy businessmen to buy their way into top flight football. We're in central Europe to look at the effects these controversial mergers have on teams and local communities. With many referees walking away from the sport because of the abuse they suffer - what does it take to be a top class match official? Also this week, we continue our look at the role science plays in the modern game.

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