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João Havelange was a Brazilian businessman and athlete who lived from 1916 to 2016 and became one of the most influential figures in international sports. He is significant because he served as president of FIFA (soccer's world governing body) for 24 years, during which time he transformed it into a global powerhouse and oversaw major expansions of the World Cup tournament.

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