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EU presses FIFA for clearer safety guarantees before 2026 World Cup

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Source: politico.eu
EU presses FIFA for clearer safety guarantees before 2026 World Cup
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EU sports commissioner Glenn Micallef told POLITICO that FIFA must provide clear safety assurances for European fans traveling to the 2026 World Cup in North America, criticizing the lack of follow-up after their Brussels meeting; FIFA says safety is a top priority, but Micallef says there’s room for more clarity while also questioning FIFA’s diplomacy, the NBA’s European league plan, and Russia’s use of sport for propaganda.

Topics:sportsworld#eu#fan-safety#fifa#infantino#world#world-cup-2026
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