UEFA: "Football is a public good and must be governed in the public interest" (Glenn Micallef)

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European Commissioner Glenn Micallef, on 12/02/2026 - ©  UEFA

"Football is a public good and must be governed in the public interest. It must be more than profits and shareholder value. That means something concrete. Domestic league matches belong to their communities. They belong to the supporters who built these clubs. They must not be relocated at the expense of supporters. When ticket prices or...

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European Commissioner Glenn Micallef, on 12/02/2026 - ©  UEFA

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