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Fans disappointed by sudden denial notifications from Boston's FIFA Fan Festival

"It's really disappointing, really disappointing," one fan said. "I live in Boston, I've been here since 2019, and I'm just like, Boston can do better."

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What happened "It's really disappointing, really disappointing," one fan said. "I live in Boston, I've been here since 2019, and I'm just like, Boston can do better.".
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 12, 2:21 AM

Fans disappointed by sudden denial notifications from Boston's FIFA Fan Festival

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"It's really disappointing, really disappointing," one fan said. "I live in Boston, I've been here since 2019, and I'm just like, Boston can do better."

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WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City)News report · Jun 11, 11:21 PM

KC Streetcar meets expectations FIFA Fan Festival opening day

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Many soccer fans followed a similar game plan on Thursday to get to FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at the World War I Memorial in Kansas City.

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Jun 11, 11:21 PM: WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City) joined the source map.

Jun 12, 2:21 AM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

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