Senior officials from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) met with Micallef and key EU sports figures in Brussels earlier this month, where they pressed the case that the new league — with its semi-closed structure but pathway to Europe for clubs that perform well in their domestic leagues — would be a European success story. “Current developments in European basketball highlight long-standing concerns around closed league models,” Micallef said after the meeting, in remarks that may be interpreted as a subtle warning about the American sports model. “They also invite reflection on the growing role of investment in sport, recognising that such investment can be welcome and beneficial provided it respects sound governance principles and remains aligned with Europe’s sporting values, traditions, and structures.”
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