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Glenn Micallef has been the EU Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport since 2024.

Video. 'Hands off our game': EU slams FIFA for selling World Cup

Updated: 29/07/2026 - 13:15 GMT+2

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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