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    Eurovision in turmoil as countries stage boycott over Israel’s place in contest

    Eurovision in turmoil as countries stage boycott over Israel’s place in contest

    Shorouk Express The EBU in Geneva also agreed on measures to “curb disproportionate third-party influence, including government-backed campaigns,” and limited the number of public votes to 10 “per payment method.” RTVE called the change “insufficient.” Controversy earlier this year prompted the changes, when several European broadcasters alleged that the Israeli government had interfered in the…

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    UEFA president objects to plans for European football matches in foreign countries

    UEFA president objects to plans for European football matches in foreign countries

    Shorouk Express Spanish football chiefs then announced a regular season match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona was being scheduled for Miami in December, sparking howls of protest from the continent’s top supporter advocacy group.  Football Supporters Europe (FSE) complained to the European Commission this week about “ongoing attempts to deterritorialise European football,” according to a…

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