Trending topics:
UEFA

Spain's Villar withdraws bid for UEFA top job

by Agencefrancepresse

Follow us on Google!

Madrid (AFP) – Angel Maria Villar, the head of Spain’s football association, announced Tuesday he had withdrawn his bid to replace the banned Michel Platini as the president of UEFA.

“After a profound reflection I have decided to withdraw my bid,” he said in a statement posted on the website of the Spanish Football Federation.

His surprise defection leaves just two candidates for European football’s top job – Aleksander Ceferin of Slovenia and Dutchman Michael van Praag.

200+ Channels & Local Sports
  • Price: Plans starting at $14.99/mo (Latino)
  • Watch Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores & World Cup Qualifiers
Browse Offers
Every MLS Match in One Place
  • Price: $12.99/mo (Now included with standard subscription)
  • Watch every MLS regular season game, Playoffs & Leagues Cup
Browse Offers
Many Sports & ESPN Originals
  • Price: $11.99/mo (or ESPN Unlimited for $29.99/mo)
  • Features LaLiga, Bundesliga, FA Cup & NWSL
Browse Offers
2,000+ Soccer Games Per Year
  • Price: Starting at $8.99/mo
  • Features Champions League, Serie A & Europa League
Browse Offers
Home of the Premier League
  • Price: Starting at $10.99/mo
  • 175+ Exclusive EPL matches per season
Browse Offers
  • Related Topics

EDITORS’ PICKS

How to watch Santos vs Atletico Mineiro in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2026 Brasileirao

Santos will face Atletico Mineiro on Matchday 11 of the 2026 Brasileirao. Fans in the United States can catch every moment with complete kickoff details and broadcast options provided for both television and streaming services.

How to watch Inter Miami vs New York RB in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2026 MLS

Inter Miami take on New York RB in a 2026 MLS regular season clash. Check here for full game details, including date, location, and broadcast information to watch it live in the USA.

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 24th goal in 24 Saudi Pro League games against Al-Okhdood as career tally hits 968

The Portuguese icon has once again found himself at the heart of the action in a match that carries weight at both ends of the table.

Christian Pulisic on alert as Massimiliano Allegri picks 10 players to lead Milan’s future as Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka enter the frame

Christian Pulisic's status at Milan has come under renewed scrutiny as Massimiliano Allegri begins shaping his vision for the seasons ahead, with potential arrivals like Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka already entering the conversation.