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/ 974 days agoUEFA President Ceferin wants to extend his assigned term limit
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin wants to change the rules of soccer's governing body in Europe to eliminate term limits he helped impose. Ceferin took over as UEFA President in 2016 following the corruption scandal that led to Michel Platini's dismissal. Ceferin worked to introduce several reforms that, at the time, he believed would strengthen UEFA. […]

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/ 979 days agoTechnology in Euro 2024 ball will help VAR make quicker calls
The ball for UEFA Euro 2024 will help referees make quicker offside and handball decisions to avoid VAR stoppages. The governing body of the sport in Europe recently unveiled the new Adidas ball for the upcoming tournament. However, more information about the exact technology equipped in the ball is being released. UEFA is now claiming […]

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/ 994 days agoEuro 2024 qualifying ends as teams learn their respective pots
Euro 2024 qualifying concluded on Tuesday. Twenty-one teams locked in their spot at the tournament in Germany in the summer of 2024. However, it was not smooth sailing for some of the European elites. Croatia needed a win on the final day to ensure its place in the tournament. Italy had to sweat out a […]

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/ 1003 days agoSerie A threatens to impact EPL’s extra Champions League spot
If English clubs have dismal seasons in the UEFA Champions League, it might cost the Premier League an additional berth for the next season. Changes mandated by UEFA will take effect in the next season. Starting in 2024-25, Europe’s most prized club competition will have a new structure with four more teams in the group […]

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/ 1004 days agoFlorentino Perez blasts new Champions League format
Real Madrid Florentino Perez has continued his attack on LaLiga and UEFA. Speaking on Saturday at the Spanish side's Annual General Meeting, Perez claimed that the need for the European Super League (ESL) is now "more necessary than ever." The remarks come as UEFA recently revealed plans to change the format of their Champions League. […]

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/ 1010 days agoBarcelona receive response on appeal about FFP rule violations
After being fined $536,000 for financial misreporting, Barcelona appealed to UEFA's financial committee, and they have received a response. Just like the past years, the Catalan giants have been experiencing some turmoil off the field. The regulatory body of European soccer informed them of their FFP violation in July of this year. Not only did […]

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/ 1012 days agoUEFA partners with Ballon d’Or in latest battle with FIFA
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced an official partnership with organizers of the Ballon d'Or awards. The governing body of the sport in Europe announced the agreement just days after the most recent ceremony. Lionel Messi edged out Manchester City striker Erling Haaland for the men's awards. Aitana Bonmatí, on the other […]

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/ 1028 days agoWhere to watch Euro 2024 Draw on US TV
In June of next year, Euro 2024 will commence. This is the first time Germany is hosting the European Championships since it reunified after the Cold War. The matches happen across 10 venues, ranging from Hamburg in the north to Munich in the south. Munich hosted four matches in Euro 2020, which spanned across the […]

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/ 1036 days agoMediterranean nations Italy and Turkey to host Euro 2032
The UEFA executive committee has officially picked Italy and Turkey as co-hosts for Euro 2032. The decision ultimately became straightforward after the duo dropped out of contention for the 2028 Euros. Along with naming the host nations for the 2032 tournament, UEFA also revealed that the United Kingdom and Ireland will host Euro 2028. Italy […]

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/ 1037 days agoUEFA suspends all matches in Israel due to ongoing conflict
UEFA, the governing body of soccer in Europe, postponed all fixtures taking place in Israel over the next two weeks. Israel is currently engaged in a war against Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. The Guardian reports over 700 people have died in Israel since a surprise Hamas attack. Israeli retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza have killed […]

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/ 1038 days agoTop games in the 2023 October international break
The October international break brings top-quality games to the TV screens in the United States. Even if it puts a hiatus on what has been a captivating club season, fans have access to other competitions. For example, the next week of games brings UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, World Cup 2026 qualifying and friendlies. Among those […]

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/ 1039 days agoFIFA says no more Russian teams allowed back except u17s
FIFA announced earlier this week that they would allow Russia to compile teams for the upcoming UEFA European U17 Championship. The move, however, hasn't gone down well with other nations. In fact, England and Ukraine both threatened to boycott the tournament if Russia is involved. However, the governing body of the sport now claims that […]

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/ 1041 days agoUK and Ireland set to host Euro 2028 after Turkey drops out
Euro 2028 is going to the UK and Ireland. Turkey had previously been a direct rival to the nations as hosts of the tournament. Nevertheless, UEFA revealed on Wednesday that Turkey has since backed out. This leaves the UK and Ireland bid as the only contender for Euro 2028. Turkey has withdrawn from the bidding […]

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/ 1042 days agoNew Super League plans emerge, UEFA forced to respond
UEFA has been working on plans to launch a new Super League. The organization vehemently denied these claims. Daily Spanish paper El Pais reported that preparations are underway for a new European Super League. This competition has a possible debut in 2027. A European Cup campaign would have three competitions—the Super League, the Europa League, […]

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/ 1043 days agoUEFA to decide Euro 2028 host between Turkey and UK/Ireland
UEFA will soon make their final decision on hosts for the 2028 Euros. The governing body of the sport in Europe must choose either Turkey or a conglomerate that includes England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Sky Sports reports UEFA will pick the UK/Ireland bid. As a result, Turkey would then turn its attention […]