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The Union of European Football Associations is one of six continental bodies of governance in association football. It governs football, futsal and beach football in Europe and the transcontinental countries of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia and Kazakhstan, as well as the Asian country Israel. UEFA consists of 55 national association members. Since 2022, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, FIFA and UEFA suspended all Russian national teams and clubs from any FIFA and UEFA competitions.
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Southgate to name expanded England Euros squadEngland manager Gareth Southgate will name an expanded initial Euro 2024 squad on 21 May, with Uefa to consider views on bigger squads.BBC Sport - Published | |
Vinicius urges Uefa action after more alleged abuseReal Madrid's Vinicius Jr urges Uefa to take action after again being the subject of alleged racist abuse.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ticketless fans 'could be problem' at Europa finalUefa says there "could be a problem" with ticketless fans for the Europa League final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | |
Uefa launches carbon footprint calculatorUefa's new carbon footprint calculator aims to reinforce its dedication to lowering European football emissions.BBC Sport - Published | |
Guardiola tells Ceferin to 'respect the procedure' after FFP commentsManchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Aleksander Ceferin should "respect the procedure" in response to the Uefa president's comments regarding City's Financial Fair Play charges.BBC Sport - Published | |
Guardiola hits back at Ceferin over FFP charges commentPep Guardiola tells Aleksander Ceferin to "respect the procedure" in response to the Uefa president's comments regarding Manchester City alleged Financial Fair Play breaches.BBC Sport - Published | |
Boban quits Uefa over proposed Ceferin rule changeUefa's technical director Zvonimir Boban quits in protest at Aleksander Ceferin's intention to stay on for a further term as president.BBC Sport - Published | |
Good that Uefa gets 'a shake' with court ruling - KloppLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he likes that Uefa has had "a bit of a shake" after a court ruled that banning clubs from joining the European Super League was unlawful.BBC Sport - Published | |
I hope they start their fantastic competition - Uefa presidentUefa president Aleksander Ceferin says governing body "won't stop European Super League" but insists "football is not for sale" in response to plans for a revamped breakaway league.BBC Sport - Published | |
Football is not for sale - Uefa president CeferinUefa president Aleksander Ceferin says "football is not for sale" after plans for a revamped European Super League were announced.BBC Sport - Published | |
How would the new European Super League work - and what does it mean for Premier League clubs?Hopes of a new European Super League have been reignited by the European Court of Justice's ruling that FIFA and UEFA have no right to block it.Sky News - Published | |
European Super League ban unlawful, says courtUefa and Fifa rules banning clubs joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League are unlawful, the European Court of Justice rules.BBC Sport - Published | |
FIFA and UEFA acted unlawfully over European Super League, EU's top court rulesFIFA and UEFA acted unlawfully in blocking the creation of the European Super League (ESL), the European Union's top court has ruled.Sky News - Published | Russia vote against leaving Uefa despite banThe Russian Football Union votes against leaving Uefa to join the Asian Football Confederation, despite being banned from European football.BBC Sport - Published |
Legia Warsaw fans banned for next five away gamesLegia Warsaw are banned from selling tickets to their fans for five Uefa away games after the violence that marred the club's defeat at Aston Villa.BBC Sport - Published | Gill opposed to keeping Uefa's Ceferin in powerFormer Manchester United chief executive David Gill is leading opposition to plans for Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin to stay in power until 2031.BBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2024 ball will mean faster VAR decisions - UefaThe ball that will be used at Euro 2024 in Germany will lead to quicker, more accurate decisions by the video assistant referee, says Uefa.BBC Sport - Published | Uefa to investigate Gueye racism allegationsUefa will investigate allegations of racial abuse towards Aberdeen striker Pape Habib Gueye by PAOK Salonika fans in their Europa Conference League game.BBC Sport - Published |
Uefa sustainability chief on impact of 177 more gamesBBC Sport editor Dan Roan speaks to Uefa's sustainability chief Michele Uva about plans for 177 more games from next season and what impact it will bring to the environment.BBC Sport - Published | No SFA request for VAR audio from Spain lossThe Scottish FA has not asked Uefa for the audio of the match officials in the defeat by Spain amid confusion over Scotland's disallowed goal, says president Mike Mulraney.BBC Sport - Published |
Scottish FA seek VAR answers after Spain defeatThe Scottish FA is writing to Uefa seeking clarification on Scotland's disallowed goal in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Spain.BBC Sport - Published | Uefa chief expresses 'profound sorrow' to IsraelUefa president Aleksander Ceferin expresses "profound sorrow" about "the tragic acts of violence" in Israel.BBC Sport - Published |
Uefa abandons plan to readmit Russia U17sRussia will not be permitted to compete in U17 competitions as Uefa reverses its initial decision.BBC Sport - Published | UK and Ireland confirmed as Euro 2028 hostsThe UK and Republic of Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, Uefa confirms at a meeting in Switzerland.BBC Sport - Published |
Uefa postpones matches in IsraelUefa postpones all matches scheduled in Israel during the next fortnight amid increased tensions in the region.BBC Sport - Published | How a vote to end ban on Russia led to downfall of UEFA vice-presidentFor most members of European football's top decision-making body it was a surprise move - a vote to end the blanket ban on Russia's football teams competing in their competitions.Sky News - Published |
UEFA vice president quits role as Swedish sports chief after Sky News revealed he voted for Russia's football returnUEFA's second in command has quit his role leading sport in Sweden after facing criticism sparked by Sky News revealing he voted to end Russia's blanket ban from European football.Sky News - Published | UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028 unopposed after Turkey withdrawsThe UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028 is now unopposed after UEFA announced Turkey's decision to withdraw from the process.Sky News - Published |
UEFA vice president 'sorry' after voting for Russia's football returnThe second in command at European football's governing body has apologised after Sky News revealed how he voted to end a blanket ban on Russia's teams competing in continental competitions -..Sky News - Published | UEFA bosses point to Ukraine's softening stance to calm unease over Russia decisionEuropean football chiefs will seek to quell a rift over the ending of the blanket ban on Russian teams by highlighting how Ukraine's government ended its outright opposition to their athletes competing..Sky News - Published |
Three UEFA bosses opposed U-turn on Russian banThe decision to reinstate Russian teams to some European competitions faced opposition from three of the five UEFA vice presidents in a private meeting of the ruling executive committee, Sky News has..Sky News - Published | Ukraine FA asks European teams not to play Russia U17sThe Ukrainian FA has written to all European associations asking them not to play Russia following Uefa's decision to re-admit national teams from the country at U17 level.BBC Sport - Published |
England will oppose playing Russian sides after UEFA lifts blanket banEngland will oppose playing matches against Russian football teams after UEFA lifted its blanket ban on the country taking part in its competitions to allow under-17s fixtures.Sky News - Published | Uefa to readmit Russian U17 teams despite Ukraine warRussia will be readmitted to European U17 competitions for the first time since the country's invasion of Ukraine 19 months ago, Uefa confirms.BBC Sport - Published |
Uefa charges Romania with racism after Kosovo gameThe Romanian Football Federation is charged by Uefa with five offences after provocative chanting during their match against Kosovo.BBC Sport - Published |