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Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by BBC Sport's Chief Football News Reporter Simon Stone and football finance expert Kieran Maguire. The panel discuss FIFA's proposal and the fallout from the announcement. They assess the chances of it actually happening and consider whether investors could have a greater say in the future of football. Plus, what could this potential scheme mean for supporters?
Sources: BBC Sport
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