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Fifa’s share sale plan alarms sporting world

PARIS - A proposal by Fifa to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary has sparked disbelief and outrage globally. A sampling of the reaction:

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'Hands off our game': EU slams FIFA for selling a stake in the World Cup

EU Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef backs the European Football Association in criticising the plan, which involves Trump’s affinal relative Joshua Kushner, while European countries are reportedly weighing a boycott.

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'It's up to the host': EU sports chief responds to World Cup visa row after Somali referee barred

Reacting to concerns over US travel restrictions affecting World Cup participants, the EU Commissioner for sport told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that it is for the host countries to decide "who has access", while stressing that "football should be accessible to everyone."

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DiscoverEU initiative returns for 2026 with 40,000 passes for young travellers

Ten of thousands of young Europeans can unlock destinations that showcase the continent’s architecture, fine art, cuisines and more.

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European Commission presents intergenerational fairness strategy

"We must not leave any generation behind", European Commissioner Glenn Micallef said.

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EU Commission boycotts Paralympics opening ceremony over Russian and Belarusian flags

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef said he cannot support the reinstatement of the national banners while the assault on Ukraine continues.

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European Commissioner for Sport says he 'respects' IOC's decision to ban Ukrainian Olympian

“Ukraine is going through a very tough time”, Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews' flagship morning programme Europe Today, discussing the Ukrainian athlete's disqualification, “But the decision by the IOC is one I respect.”

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Europe Today: Roberta Metsola, Glenn Micallef, and Hadja Lahbib join us for an interview

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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EU Commissioner slams attempts to revive football Super League

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for Sport and Culture, Glenn Micallef, defends Europe’s football infrastructure, presents the EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture and urges to improve working conditions for artists.

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Culture is one of the ‘most effective’ shields against extremism, says EU Commissioner Micallef

The EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture is one step closer to realisation. European Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews it will be a key tool to safeguard EU culture’s role in combating division, and to tackle challenges concerning AI and artistic freedom.

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Uefa must not betray its principles by approving games abroad

FOOTBALL IN 2025: Comment: Barcelona and Villarreal could play a LaLiga game in Miami this December to usher in a new era that would change football forever. But Miguel Delaney explains why Uefa should be doing everything in their power to stop this

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Uefa has last chance to keep genie of domestic matches abroad in its bottle

Domestic football risks being ripped from its fabric as La Liga and Serie A seek approval from Uefa to play fixtures abroad

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Elite leagues defend decisions to play matches outside of Europe

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EU Commissioner slams plans to take European football games abroad

Playing regular-season European football games outside Europe would be a ‘betrayal’ of the sport’s identity and community roots, according to the EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef.

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EU vows to protect Ukrainian culture as Russia targets over 500 heritage sites

Moscow has destroyed or damaged more than 500 cultural sites in Ukraine, according to UNESCO. The EU has allocated an additional €2 million to support the cultural sector.

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EU commissioner on European identity, Erasmus Plus, youth engagement and culture | Radio Schuman

In an interview with Euronews, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef spoke about the upcoming plans regarding Erasmus, European identity, youth engagement and culture.

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"Brussels, my love?" Young & anxious - Europe's silent crisis

In this edition, we shine a light on the challenges facing young people in Europe today.

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Commissioner Micallef touts boost for Erasmus+ Programme

Erasmus+ will be strengthened, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef told on Brussels, my Love? also unveiling plans to tackle youth mental health, probe social media’s impact, and boost youth voices in policymaking.

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First Candidates Grilled In Parliament Test For EU Top Team

Lawmakers began grilling would-be members of the next European Commission Monday, with a personal tale of bereavement bringing unexpected poignancy to the start of hearings to confirm Ursula von der Leyen's top team.

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