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VW, 2006 World Cup, and Germany's reputation

Felix TamsutOctober 19, 2015

Allegations of football corruption no longer come as much of a surprise. But now that Germany is alleged to have bribed FIFA officials, some here are wondering: Is the country's respectability in tatters?

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