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Financial Problems
Definately heard the same from some very good sources. How many spectators turned up in Dubai? Not many from the few shots we were shown of the grandstands.
Whilst it may be true that the Sheikh has got more money than God and the Arabs hate losing face - nevertheless economics are economics. If you factor in the franchise fee (3 years and the amount that a top team (Carlin etc) charge you are talking about what $5-$10 million per year. Quite frankly can't see that being recouped from TV or sponsors especially some of the less well known countries!
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