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> "[...] an estimated 4,000 migrant workers will die, making this event the deadliest in sporting history."

Some sources say 400,000 gladiators died in the arenas in ancient Rome. It was during multiple events of course, but that number does not include deaths of constructions workers.

Not trying to make any excuses for Qatar, but "deadlies" seems to be exaggerated.




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