Latest in Tag: UEFA Highlight
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UEFA considering moving Champions League final from Russia to Wembley for security reasons
The final match of this season is scheduled to be held at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia, on 28 May, as was agreed upon before the start of the tournament.
UEFA to appeal to punish Barca, Real Madrid, Juventus
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus are among the 12 founding clubs of the so-called European Super League which was declared to be set up in April to challenge UEFA’s Champions League, but failed within 48 hours as the other nine clubs all announced their withdrawal.
Second round of UEFA Champions League group stage sees strong clashes
Paris Saint-Germain host Manchester City in battle of state-backed mega-clubs
UEFA announces squads at Euro 2020 to increase to 26 players
Euro 2020 competition will be held from 11 June to 11 July
Fans allowed at opening match of UEFA EURO 2020: Italy
The competition is set to take place from 11 June to 11 July, with matches to be held in 12 European cities.
UEFA announces candidates for 2020 Team of the Year, including Mo Salah
The list announced the selection of 50 players for the 2020 team including: Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah; Barcelona’s Lionel Messi; Italy and Juventus player Kylian Mbappe; Neymar de Silva of Paris Saint-Germain; and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City.
UEFA considers changing Champions League format, reducing financial awards
UEFA informed its members that it lost a total of £514m following the decline in broadcast income and sponsorship deals, according to reports in the UK’s The Times newspaper. The reports added that the significant financial losses occurred after the knockout stages of competitions were delayed last season.
EPL final day sees intensive contest over UEFA competitions spots
Final round of matches also represents make-or-break moment for teams facing relegation
Manchester City two-year UEFA ban lifted
CAS ruled that the Manchester City did not disguise equity funding as sponsorship contributions, but did fail to cooperate with UEFA authorities.
UEFA medical chief says football season resumption “definitely possible”
Meyer’s remarks have stood against the opinion from Michel D’Hooghe, the UEFA medical chief’s counterpart from FIFA, who said he was “very skeptical”
UEFA Champions League: defending champions Liverpool clash with Atletico Madrid
Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in the Spanish capital Madrid will witness the first leg of Atletico’s fierce clash with the Reds, while the second leg will be played at Anfield Stadium on 11 March.
UEFA Europa League’s first round kicks off with 24 strong clashes
Besiktas faces ŠK Slovan Bratislava, Manchester United hosts FC Astana, and Arsenal meets Eintracht Frankfurt
Two frustrating goalless draws in UCL last 16
The UEFA Champions League witnessed two goalless draws on Tuesday in the first leg of last 16 round matches, just for second time in its history. Liverpool drew Bayern Munich 0-0 as the host club had only two shots on target while the German club could not produce any shots on target during the 90 …
UEFA Europa League’s group stage draws to exciting conclusion
PAOK seeks miracle against BATE Borisov, Olympiacos competes with AC Milan for qualification
Germany wins right to host UEFA Euro 2024 football championship
Germany has won the right to host the 2024 European Championship, beating Turkey in a vote by UEFA’s Executive Committee. This is to be the first time Germany will host the tournament since 1988.Thursday’s announcement was delayed by several minutes, but when UEFA President Alexander Ceferin finally stepped onto the stage at UEFA headquarters in …
UEFA evaluation puts Germany ahead of Turkey for Euro 2024
A UEFA evaluation report has given Germany the edge over Turkey in the two countries’ bids to host Euro 2024. It named human rights and accommodation among the problematic issues for Turkey.The 40-page report published this Friday on the home page of UEFA, European football’s governing body, found no major reservations about Germany’s bid to …
UEFA opens inquiry in to Lyon, Besiktas violence
Lyon and Besiktas have accused each other after violent clashes saw fans spill on to the pitch and marred the Europa League match between the sides on Thursday. Both clubs now face UEFA charges.European football’s governing body announced on Friday that they have opened an inquiry in to a number of incidents that overshadowed Lyon’s …
Aleksander Ceferin of Slovenia elected new UEFA president
Aleksander Ceferin of Slovenia has been elected as the new president of UEFA, European football’s governing body. Ceferin is to complete the term of banned former President Michel Platini.
Opinion: A Champions League reform that will only make the rich richer
A new Champions League season is starting amid ongoing debate about its controversial upcoming reforms. The changes will only benefit the continent’s biggest clubs and damage UEFA, writes Olivia Gerstenberger.
DFB throws its weight behind Ceferin for UEFA’s top post
Germany’s football association has said that it will support Alexander Ceferin in the upcoming UEFA presidential election. He is one of three candidates vying to replace Michel Platini.
UEFA Super Cup: Real Madrid score late in extra time to beat Sevilla
Zinedine Zidane collected his second European trophy as Real Madrid coach. His side dispatched Sevilla after extra time without the services of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Pepe.
FIFA hands former DFB President Niersbach one-year ban
FIFA has banned Wolfgang Niersbach from football for one year. This came after the Committee found that Niersbach had failed to report possible wrongdoing related to the awarding of the 2006 World Cup to Germany.
France forward Griezmann named player of the tournament
France forward Antoine Griezmann has been named player of the tournament after scoring six goals and making two assists. But it is scant reward for a distraught host Nation, beaten 1-0 in the final by Portugal.
Opinion: The right decision to penalize Russia
Russia have been heavily punished by UEFA for the behavior of their fans at Euro 2016. It is the right decision, but also one that is only made in the worst case scenarios, writes DW’s Jens Krepela.
UEFA hands Russia ‘suspended disqualification’ from Euro 2016
Russia’s national football team has been given a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 by UEFA due to fan violence. The team was also handed a 150,000 euro fine.
Opinion: Expansion of Euro 2016 dilutes the tournament’s meaning
The European Championship’s simplicity used to be one of its biggest strengths. But the latest expansion of the tournament will take the edge of some fixtures and reward mediocrity, writes DW’s Matt Pearson.
UEFA announces semi-final matches
The UEFA has announced the upcoming matches for the Champions League semi-finals. Atlético Madrid will play against Bayern München, while Real Madrid will meet Manchester City. The UEFA previously announced that the final match will be held in San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.
Turkey’s Galatasaray and Israel’s Hapoel Tel-Aviv, TO face UEFA sanctions
The European football federation, UEFA, announced late Monday that Turkish football club Galatasaray had failed to meet the financial fair play terms.
FIFA looking to ban Platini for life, says lawyer
This could be a big blow to the UEFA boss and his ambitions of heading football’s governing body. Michel Platini is already serving a 90-day suspension from football-related activities. UEFA’s president, Michel Platini, who hopes to succeed Sepp Blatter atop FIFA, could face a life ban from football, according to his lawyer. Lawyer Thibaud d’Ales …
UEFA backs suspended Platini’s right to defend himself
European football’s governing body UEFA says President Michel Platini has its full support while he fights to clear his name. Platini was suspended last week as part of an investigation into corruption allegations. All 54 UEFA members on Thursday called for a speedy decision in the case of their suspended president. “We support Michel Platini’s …