EU Commissioner Attacks FIFA Over Poor Governance of Football

EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef has criticized FIFA for "poor governance" and said the organization is damaging to football. The statement reflects EU concerns about the regulatory practices of world football's governing body and its impact on the sport in Europe.

Byte's take

FIFA's governance problem just became the EU's problem. Commissioner Glenn Micallef's public rebuke signals Brussels is ready to scrutinize how world football's governing body regulates competitions affecting European clubs and the Champions League.