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Created: 2025-07-12 04:40:09 UTC

Many governments advise their citizens against travelling to Congo. The country’s GDP per person is less than $XXX. Why would it decide to sponsor a wealthy European football team?

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XXXXXX engagements

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**Related Topics**
[gdp](/topic/gdp)
[congo](/topic/congo)

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