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Artist Sues FIFA Over Mural Destruction Ahead of World Cup

Artist Wyland has filed a $25 million lawsuit against FIFA and others after his iconic whale mural in Dallas was painted over without consent. The mural, a symbol of ocean conservation, was covered to make way for new artwork promoting the upcoming World Cup 2026.

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