
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Soccer Passion Fuels World Cup Access Initiatives
Mayor Zohran Mamdani talks about his lifelong love of soccer, his Arsenal allegiance, and the steps he’s taking to make the World Cup affordable for New Yorkers.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani talks about his lifelong love of soccer, his Arsenal allegiance, and the steps he’s taking to make the World Cup affordable for New Yorkers.

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