UEFA chief confident European season will finish by August
4 years, 7 months ago

UEFA chief confident European season will finish by August

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin expects the 2019-20 season to be concluded by August, including the Champions League and Europa League campaigns. The majority of domestic leagues in Europe ground to a halt in March due to the coronavirus outbreak, while UEFA's club competitions were also impacted. Leagues in France, the Netherlands and Belgium have all cancelled the remainder of their respective campaigns, but Ceferin told beIN SPORTS he expects 80 per cent to reach a conclusion. Another issue UEFA is facing is the hosting of matches for the rescheduled Euro 2020 next year, which is due to take place across 12 different locations.

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Women’s Champions League to wrap up group stage that highlights a growing imbalance in European game
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Women’s Champions League to wrap up group stage that highlights a growing imbalance in European game

Associated Press  

The competitive imbalance in women’s club soccer in Europe will be underscored this week in the final round of Champions League group-stage matches where little is on the line because of the dominance of the continent’s top teams. The eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals have already secured their spots with one round remaining: Lyon and Wolfsburg from Group A; …

The new Champions League sets up a high-stakes game in football’s ‘turning point’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The new Champions League sets up a high-stakes game in football’s ‘turning point’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The modern Champions League has shown that question doesn’t really warrant proper …

Explainer: The new Champions League format aims to give clubs what they wanted from UEFA
4 months, 1 week ago

Explainer: The new Champions League format aims to give clubs what they wanted from UEFA

Associated Press  

MONACO — The Champions League gets a fresh look with more teams playing for more prize money from more games against more opponents. The first new Champions League format since 2003 promises almost everything Europe’s wealthiest and most influential clubs wanted. Still, the Champions League format shaped mostly by rebel Super League clubs was broadly approved one year later by …

Some players could miss start of Champions League qualifying if their teams go far at Euro 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Some players could miss start of Champions League qualifying if their teams go far at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — If Slovakia, Romania and Switzerland continue their hot starts to the European Championship, some players might be unavailable when their clubs start Champions League qualifying next month. Slovakia midfielder Juraj Kucka plays for Slovan Bratislava which was drawn Tuesday to play Struga from North Macedonia in the first qualifying round of the revamped Champions League that starts …

UEFA Euro 2024 team guides: Everything you need to know about the squads
7 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Euro 2024 team guides: Everything you need to know about the squads

New York Times  

The Champions League is all wrapped up, so it’s time for European football to switch focus from the club to the international game. Euro 2024 is taking place in Germany between June 14 and July 14 and comes just three years since the last European Championship, which is still officially referred to as Euro 2020, but was delayed by a …

UEFA picks Budapest to host 2026 Champions League final but delays 2027 decision on San Siro
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA picks Budapest to host 2026 Champions League final but delays 2027 decision on San Siro

The Hindu  

UEFA picked Budapest on Wednesday to host the men’s Champions League final in 2026 and delayed giving the 2027 game to Milan amid uncertainty over the future of San Siro. The 75,000-seat stadium could host the European Cup or Champions League final for the fifth time, one year after staging the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 70,000-seat …

UEFA picks Budapest to host 2026 Champions League final but delays 2027 decision on San Siro
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA picks Budapest to host 2026 Champions League final but delays 2027 decision on San Siro

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — UEFA picked Budapest on Wednesday to host the men’s Champions League final in 2026 and delayed giving the 2027 game to Milan amid uncertainty over the future of San Siro. The 75,000-seat San Siro still could host the European Cup or Champions League final for the fifth time, one year after staging the opening ceremony of the 2026 …

German teams’ success in Champions League disrupting Germany’s Euro 2024 preparations
8 months ago

German teams’ success in Champions League disrupting Germany’s Euro 2024 preparations

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s European Championship preparations are being disrupted by German teams’ success in the Champions League. The Champions League final could see old rivals Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich meet for a repeat of the 2013 decider – if Bayern beats Real Madrid in the second leg of their semifinal on Wednesday. Even a Bayern defeat would leave Germany …

With PSG crowned French champion, the race for remaining Champions League spots rumbles on
8 months, 1 week ago

With PSG crowned French champion, the race for remaining Champions League spots rumbles on

Associated Press  

PARIS — Now that Paris Saint-Germain has clinched the French title, the scramble for remaining Champions League places will dominate the final three rounds. Heading into this weekend’s games, the Principality side sat in second place and two points ahead of third-place Brest, the tiny Brittany club that has never played in Europe’s elite club competition. Fans should prepare for …

How the new Champions League format works
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How the new Champions League format works

New York Times  

This is the final season of the current Champions League format with the competition changing significantly from 2024-25. In theory, in some years the Premier League could end up with a total of seven teams in the Champions League due to the coefficient spot awarded on performance and the winners of Europe’s biggest club competition and the Europa League. As …

UEFA Champions League new format explained: 36 teams to be part of three European tournaments from 2024/25
10 months ago

UEFA Champions League new format explained: 36 teams to be part of three European tournaments from 2024/25

The Hindu  

UEFA has announced a new format for the 2024-25 edition of the Champions League, which will see a significant change in the group stage format and the number of teams taking part in the tournament. From the 2024-25 season onwards, 36 clubs will participate in a single league phase, instead of the present group stage format where 32 participants are …

UEFA Champions League's New Format: Matchdays to Group-stage Allocations
10 months ago

UEFA Champions League's New Format: Matchdays to Group-stage Allocations

News 18  

UEFA have announced their new format for the tournament from the 2024-25 season. Another proof that European football is more united than ever.” For all the details on the new format of the UEFA Champions League, here is all you need to know. An exciting new era for European club football awaits Here’s how the #UCL will look from 2024/25 …

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin insists they WON'T 'try to stop' the European Super League, before urging the breakaway competition to go ahead with their plans... as he insists 'football is not for
1 year ago

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin insists they WON'T 'try to stop' the European Super League, before urging the breakaway competition to go ahead with their plans... as he insists 'football is not for

Daily Mail  

Chris Sutton says Jurgen Klopp IS right to call out his own fans - It's All Kicking Off UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said they wouldn't attempt to stop the plans The European Super League announced its proposed new structure on Thursday UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has spoken out on the proposed new plans for the European Super League. Aleksander Ceferin …

UEFA Europa League: Roma and Feynoord Clash Again, AC Milan Face Rennes
1 year ago

UEFA Europa League: Roma and Feynoord Clash Again, AC Milan Face Rennes

News 18  

Last season’s Europa League runners-up Roma will meet Feyenoord for the third campaign in a row after the teams were drawn together in the knockout round play-offs on Monday. The knockout round play-offs will see the teams who finished third in their Champions League groups face off against the runners-up from the Europa League group stage. AC Milan, who finished …

Paris Saint-Germain advances in tense finish to Champions League group; Porto also into round of 16
1 year ago

Paris Saint-Germain advances in tense finish to Champions League group; Porto also into round of 16

Hindustan Times  

Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé were left holding a ticket to the Champions League knockout round Wednesday after a tense finish to the tightest group saw Newcastle let its chance slip. Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring a goal that was disallowed by the VAR due to offside during the UEFA Champions League group F football match Porto also earned its …

What is the new Champions League format for the 2024-25 season? All the changes as UEFA are set to implement a new-look competition next year
1 year, 4 months ago

What is the new Champions League format for the 2024-25 season? All the changes as UEFA are set to implement a new-look competition next year

Daily Mail  

The Champions League will get underway for the final time as we know it. Premier League clubs could be set to benefit from the expanded set up following confirmation that up to five teams would be able to qualify for the competition through their league position. The Champions League will be expanded to 36 teams for the 2024-25 season Mail …

More national derby games possible when revamped Champions League starts next year
1 year, 6 months ago

More national derby games possible when revamped Champions League starts next year

The Hindu  

Teams from the same country will have more chances to play each other when the Champions League and other European club competitions are revamped next year, UEFA said Monday. There will be an open draw for the round of 16 without so-called “country protection” and two teams from a high-ranked nation could also face each other in the new league …

More national derby games possible when revamped Champions League starts next year
1 year, 6 months ago

More national derby games possible when revamped Champions League starts next year

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Teams from the same country will have more chances to play each other when the Champions League and other European club competitions are revamped next year, UEFA said Monday. There will be an open draw for the round of 16 without so-called “country protection” and two teams from a high-ranked nation could also face each other in the …

Ligue 1 clubs’ qualification process for Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League explained
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1 clubs’ qualification process for Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League explained

The Hindu  

France’s Ligue 1 has often been witness to the monopoly of Paris St. Germain, with the rest left to sweep up other consolation prizes like European spots. Here are the different routes for Ligue 1 teams to various European competitions: UEFA Champions League The top two finishers in the 2022-23 season of Ligue 1 will qualify directly for the Champions …

UEFA details new cup final security plans after Paris chaos
1 year, 8 months ago

UEFA details new cup final security plans after Paris chaos

Associated Press  

GENEVA — After UEFA was widely blamed for security failures at the chaotic and life-threatening Champions League final last year, it published action plans on Friday for future cup finals. UEFA also pledged to “actively engage” with host city police commanders and improve communication with local organizing officails and the finalist teams, including fan groups. But the failures were on …

'I believe the European Super League WILL happen': Real Madrid star Toni Kroos backs revival of ESL
2 years, 4 months ago

'I believe the European Super League WILL happen': Real Madrid star Toni Kroos backs revival of ESL

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid star Toni Kroos believes that the idea of the European Super League still exists and thinks that it will happen eventually. Real Madrid man Toni Kroos still thinks the European Super League will happen eventually The World Cup winner was recently asked about the ESL and admitted that he does not think the idea has gone away among …

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin Says Super League Over 'at Least For 20 Years'
2 years, 7 months ago

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin Says Super League Over 'at Least For 20 Years'

News 18  

The Super League project “is over once and for all or at least for 20 years,” UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Wednesday. “I don’t like to call it Super league because it’s everything but Super League,” said the Slovenian after the Congress of the governing body of European football in Vienna. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | …

Fan Group Pressures UEFA Ahead of Champions League Talks
2 years, 8 months ago

Fan Group Pressures UEFA Ahead of Champions League Talks

News 18  

A European football fan group urged UEFA and club leaders on Monday to overturn some of the changes to the Champions League due in 2024, and described other ideas as ”juvenile daydreams.” IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The UEFA-recognized Football Supporters Europe group stepped up its opposition …

Fan group pressures UEFA ahead of Champions League talks
2 years, 8 months ago

Fan group pressures UEFA ahead of Champions League talks

Associated Press  

GENEVA — A European soccer fan group urged UEFA and club leaders on Monday to overturn some of the changes to the Champions League due in 2024, and described other ideas as ”juvenile daydreams.” The UEFA-recognized Football Supporters Europe group stepped up its opposition ahead of upcoming meetings involving the European Club Association and UEFA. The FSE fan group now …

UEFA to revisit Champions League overhaul amid backlash
2 years, 8 months ago

UEFA to revisit Champions League overhaul amid backlash

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Facing pushback against an overhaul of the Champions League, UEFA will review plans as European leagues, more mid-ranking teams and fan groups try to limit changes that favor the wealthiest clubs. “Second, allowing clubs to qualify to Europe based on past achievements goes against the very principle of sporting merit.” The European Leagues group has long claimed that …

Champions League final moved from Russia to France
2 years, 10 months ago

Champions League final moved from Russia to France

NL Times  

The Champions League final will not take place in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The European football association EUFA decided to move the final match in the tournament to Stade de France in Paris, given Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Members of the European Parliament asked EUFA to move the Champions League final from Russia. The company is affiliated with the Champions League, …

UEFA May Move Champions League Final Out of St Petersburg in Russia: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA May Move Champions League Final Out of St Petersburg in Russia: Report

The Quint  

The Russian city was supposed to host the 2021 final, but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic meant UEFA had to move the games the 2020 and 2021 finals in Portugal, Lisbon and Porto respectively, with original hosts Istanbul and Saint Petersburg being reallocated their hosting of the final in 2023 and 2022. Saint Petersburg is also the base for …

French league to take six-week break for 2022 World Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

French league to take six-week break for 2022 World Cup

The Hindu  

France's Ligue 1 will have a six-week break across November and December next season for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the league announced on Wednesday. The 2022/23 Ligue 1 campaign kicks off the weekend of August 6 and will be paused during the World Cup, stopping on November 13 and resuming on December 28. RELATED | European players to …

UEFA on potential collision course with FIFA after announcing plans for Euro 2028 hosting
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA on potential collision course with FIFA after announcing plans for Euro 2028 hosting

Daily Mail  

UEFA has set out its plans for the hosting of Euro 2028 - a tournament which would clash with the first of FIFA's biennial World Cups if those proposals are approved. UEFA has set out its plans for the hosting of Euro 2028, which is set to feature 24 teams Tournament would clash with the first of Arsene Wenger and …

UEFA compensates dropped Euro 2020 hosts with Europa finals
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA compensates dropped Euro 2020 hosts with Europa finals

India TV News  

UEFA compensated Dublin and Bilbao on Friday for dropping them as European Championship hosts by awarding each city a future Europa League final. UEFA said its executive committee made the decisions as part of a settlement agreement “recognizing the efforts and financial investment put by the two cities” to prepare for Euro 2020. Wembley Stadium in London retains the 2024 …

UEFA Compensates Dropped Euro 2020 Hosts With Europa League Finals
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Compensates Dropped Euro 2020 Hosts With Europa League Finals

News 18  

UEFA compensated Dublin and Bilbao on Friday for dropping them as European Championship hosts by awarding each city a future Europa League final. UEFA said its executive committee made the decisions as part of a settlement agreement recognizing the efforts and financial investment put by the two cities to prepare for Euro 2020. Wembley Stadium in London retains the 2024 …

Euro 2020: Full match schedule, dates, venues and fixtures - Timings in IST
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Full match schedule, dates, venues and fixtures - Timings in IST

The Hindu  

The European Championship will be played across 11 major cities across Europe -- a first of its kind in the 60-year history of the tournament -- from June 11. Group stage fixtures are as follows June 12, Saturday Group A: Turkey vs Italy Group A: Wales vs Switzerland Group B: Denmark vs Finland June 13, Sunday Group B: Belgium vs …

Euro 2020: Is the European Championship going to be held?
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Is the European Championship going to be held?

The Hindu  

There were doubts over whether the European Championship, which was postponed from last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held this year. The Euros will be held across 11 major cities across Europe -- a first of its kind in the tournament's 60-year history -- from June 11 to July 11. The host cities are London, Seville, Glasgow, …

Tottenham qualify for the Europa Conference League: When will they play? Which teams are in it?
3 years, 7 months ago

Tottenham qualify for the Europa Conference League: When will they play? Which teams are in it?

Daily Mail  

UEFA have officially unveiled the trophy and branding for the Europa Conference League, which begins next season. So, in addition to the Champions League and Europa League, we now have a third European club competition - the Europa Conference League. Europa Conference League Group Stage Match day Match date Match 1 September 16 Match 2 September 30 Match 3 October …

Champions League final to be held in Porto
3 years, 7 months ago

Champions League final to be held in Porto

The Hindu  

The Champions League final between Premier League clubs Manchester City and Chelsea on May 29 has been moved from Istanbul to Porto to allow English fans to travel under COVID-19 restrictions, the European governing body UEFA said on Thursday. But Turkey was put on Britain's travel 'red list' last week, meaning that no English fans would be able to attend …

UEFA 'out of order' with Euro 2020 spectator demands, says Irish PM
3 years, 8 months ago

UEFA 'out of order' with Euro 2020 spectator demands, says Irish PM

The Hindu  

UEFA is "out of order" in demanding fans be present during Euro 2020 games considering COVID-19 infection levels, Ireland's Prime Minister said on Sunday, days after the country was stripped of four matches for refusing to guarantee attendance. Four games planned for Dublin were moved on Friday to St. Petersburg and Wembley Stadium in London after the Irish government said …

The Hindu Explains | Why did plans for a European Super League collapse in just 48 hours?
3 years, 8 months ago

The Hindu Explains | Why did plans for a European Super League collapse in just 48 hours?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Last Sunday, 12 of Europe’s biggest clubs resolved to form The Super League, a multi-billion-dollar tournament to be largely played among a closed group of 20 teams. But UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin told the Associated Press on Friday that the Spanish and Italian teams still clinging on to the Super League risk being banned from the …

Ceferin warns 4 clubs to reject Super League to avoid CL ban
3 years, 8 months ago

Ceferin warns 4 clubs to reject Super League to avoid CL ban

Associated Press  

The Spanish and Italian clubs still clinging to the Super League must disavow the breakaway or face being banned from the Champions League, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin told The Associated Press on Friday. Although the Super League imploded this week after being rapidly abandoned by most participants, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan have not left the project and …

What is the new Champions League format? Explaining the ‘Swiss model’
3 years, 8 months ago

What is the new Champions League format? Explaining the ‘Swiss model’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Uefa has confirmed plans to revamp the Champions …

Euro 2020: Final decision on three host cities to be taken on April 23
3 years, 8 months ago

Euro 2020: Final decision on three host cities to be taken on April 23

The Hindu  

UEFA will take a final call on the status of Munich, Bilbao and Dublin as host cities for the 2020 European Championship on Friday after the venues could not guarantee spectator attendance, European soccer's governing body said on Monday. READ: Sevilla could be alternative to Bilbao to host Euro 2020 "The Executive Committee was presented with several options for matches …

Champions League: Format for revamped competition revealed amid European Super League backlash
3 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Format for revamped competition revealed amid European Super League backlash

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amid widespread criticism of the European Super League, a planned breakaway competition …

European Super League: UEFA 'postpone decision on the host cities for Euro 2020' after bombshell
3 years, 8 months ago

European Super League: UEFA 'postpone decision on the host cities for Euro 2020' after bombshell

Daily Mail  

A decision on the host cities for the delayed Euro 2020 finals this summer has reportedly been postponed until Friday. A decision on the host cities for the delayed Euro 2020 has been postponed until Friday Wembley is set to host all of England's group games, both semi-finals and the final Cities have been warned that they risk losing their …

UEFA president Ceferin says breakaway clubs will be banned as soon as possible
3 years, 8 months ago

UEFA president Ceferin says breakaway clubs will be banned as soon as possible

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin reiterated on Monday that clubs and players involved in the proposed breakaway Super League could be banned "as soon as possible" from all of its competitions and the World Cup. Addressing an emergency meeting the day after 12 of Europe's top clubs announced the Super League, Ceferin launched a scathing attack on the plan, which has …

Bookmakers predict European Super League WON'T happen before 2023
3 years, 8 months ago

Bookmakers predict European Super League WON'T happen before 2023

Daily Mail  

Bookmakers are predicting the European Super League will not go ahead before 2023 but Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain will end up joining if it does take shape. Bookmakers do not believe the controversial European Super League will happen before 2023 The 'Big Six' English sides joined six others in forming a breakaway tournament on Sunday German sides Bayern and …

UEFA ends cap on fan limits in stadiums ahead of Euro 2020
3 years, 9 months ago

UEFA ends cap on fan limits in stadiums ahead of Euro 2020

The Hindu  

Aiming to have more fans at this year's European Championship games, UEFA on Wednesday ended its own limit, which was imposed in October, of stadiums being 30 per cent full for matches it organises during the coronavirus pandemic. National team games have been affected in qualifying for Euro 2020, 2022 World Cup and last year's Nations League. READ | Euro …

UEFA won't finalise new Champions League format until April
3 years, 9 months ago

UEFA won't finalise new Champions League format until April

The Hindu  

The introduction of the new Champions League format has stalled with UEFA delaying the decision until next month. READ| Welch becomes first female referee appointed to EFL match “The future of club competitions post-2024 will be one of the topics discussed,” UEFA said. “However, any official decision in this respect will only be made at the next UEFA executive committee …

Premier League reveals dates for 2021/22 season
3 years, 9 months ago

Premier League reveals dates for 2021/22 season

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Premier League has announced that the 2021/22 …

Premier League rejects UEFA proposals for new 'Swiss model' Champions League
3 years, 10 months ago

Premier League rejects UEFA proposals for new 'Swiss model' Champions League

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs have rejected UEFA's proposals to revamp the Champions League because of fears the expanded competiton will undermine English football, including the top flight. A video call between executives of the Premier League's 20 clubs heard the proposals to expand the European competition and increase its value from 2024 would reduce broadcast revenue available to top-tier teams here. …

Football leagues see hope, concerns with UCL plan - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Football leagues see hope, concerns with UCL plan - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The latest Champions League reform plan is faring better than a failed club-driven proposal two years ago, though Europe’s top leagues said they have concerns after discussing it on Friday. “The European Leagues have raised strong concerns about more matchdays of such a flexible system in an already very congested calendar,” the 30-nation group said after an online meeting. The …

UEFA Committed to Holding European Championship in 12 Cities: UEFA President
3 years, 11 months ago

UEFA Committed to Holding European Championship in 12 Cities: UEFA President

News 18  

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin on Wednesday reiterated the ruling body’s commitment to holding the rescheduled European Championship this year in 12 cities across the continent as originally planned. The tournament, scheduled to start on June 11, is to be played in 12 cities across Europe and Ceferin is also optimistic that fans will be allowed inside stadiums again. Fans are …

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