Glenn Micallef
Coverage of Glenn Micallef in the Nexus archive.
- Football and politics, brought to you by Big Business (and energy drinks)
The article critiques FIFA's plan to privatize World Cup commercial operations under Gianni Infantino, involving a venture capital firm led by Josh Kushner. It compares Infantino to Sepp Blatter and highlights concerns over excessive commercialization of football, including sponsored hydration breaks by Powerade. The piece also humorously speculates about corporate sponsorship of politics and sports.
- Spain or Argentina, who's going to win? Europe has its say.
European officials and ambassadors were polled by POLITICO about the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Most predictions favor Spain, with scores like 2-0 or 2-1, while a few remain neutral or highlight Messi's potential impact. Argentina's ambassador expressed hope for a 'best final' and Messi's victory.