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Indigenous Football Australia says FIFA is yet to allocate money from the World Cup Legacy Fund for First Nations programs. Football Australia insists grassroots community groups will see funding but so far nothing has been confirmed.

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Indigenous Football Australia says FIFA is yet to allocate money from the World Cup Legacy Fund for First Nations programs. Football Australia insists grassroots community groups will see funding but so far nothing has been confirmed.

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