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The New England Patriots and Robert Kraft’s Kraft Group are suing the town of Foxboro over a $900,000 entertainment license fee tied to World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, claiming the town is overcharging and misusing its licensing power. This isn’t the first clash — earlier this year, the town sought $7 million in safety costs, which were later resolved without taxpayer burden. The town argues private events should pay their own way, citing existing lease agreements, while the Patriots say the town is extracting excessive fees without proper process. Adding irony: Kraft himself helped secure the World Cup deal and reportedly covered major costs to make it happen. Despite ongoing negotiations, the Patriots filed the lawsuit to preserve legal options, turning a stadium’s home turf into a courtroom battleground.

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