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Fans all say same thing about dodgy sound on BBC's coverage of World Cup 2022 after snubbing entire opening ceremony | The Sun
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BBC Sport on Twitter: "What do you think about the #FIFAWorldCup taking place in Qatar? Here are the thoughts of the @BBCSport pundits ⬇ #BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup https://t.co/PnjXAiFzWG" / Twitter
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