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After 17 World Cups, mockery of FIFA's gift to sports journalist dean
The 2026 World Cup honored the German sports journalist Hartmut Scherzer, who attended 16 World Cups, covered 33 editions of the Tour de France, and 21 Olympic Games, in recognition of his long career covering major sporting events. However, the gift from FIFA—a small replica of the World Cup trophy—sparked criticism on social media, with many viewers considering it inappropriate given his achievements, and comparing it to similar items available on the market at lower prices. Scherzer is one of the most prominent sports journalists, having covered the 1974 and 2006 German national team tournaments, as well as the 1986 Mexico World Cup.
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