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Politico EU • June 14, 2026 09:02

Europe’s top sports official talks Panini stickers and World Cup picks

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POLITICO caught up with European Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef in Brussels last week to get his top tips for the World Cup.

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21:21

World Cup kicks off in Mexico City

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