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FIFA confirms NGO status talks, but denies Paris switch – for now

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Getty Images | FIFA has confirmed to offthepitch.com it is seeking to upgrade its status in Switzerland to the same footing as global NGOs.

FIFA seeks preferential legal and tax status in Switzerland.

Move to help staff recruitment, but likely to reduce tax on $1.2 billion profits.

Flirtation with Paris relocation “a cynical ruse”.

12 June 2019 - 3:52 PM

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