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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:

Bangkok Post · Jul 30

'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.

Euronews · Jul 29

'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."

Euronews · Jun 11

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.

Euronews · Feb 13

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.

Euronews · Nov 13, 2025

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.

Euronews · Nov 13, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2025

Elite leagues defend decisions to play matches outside of Europe

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The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

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.

Euronews · Aug 27, 2025