Tag: UEFA
EU rejects Financial Fair Play complaint
The European Commission has rejected the only complaint filed against UEFA’s new Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, a source close…
Platini eyes FIFA presidency
UEFA president Michel Platini said Thursday he would decide later in the year whether to seek the presidency of the…
UEFA launches a new league for member nations
European countries on Thursday voted to launch a Nations League tournament in 2018 to run parallel to the World Cup…
Football: Europe to get new League of Nations
UEFA will tomorrow approve a new “League of Nations” tournament for European countries alongside the World Cup and European Championship,…
Ferguson named UEFA coaching ambassador
Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is set to take up a role with European football’s governing body as a…
Is Mikel Good For African Footballer Of The Year?
After waiting for seven years, Super Eagles and Chelsea FC of England midfielder, John Obi Mikel, finally scored his first…
UEFA Shows Ref Red Card
UEFA has sent home a referee from the U-19 European Championship after the Bosnia-Herzegovina Football Federation opened disciplinary proceedings against…
Football: UEFA opens match-fixing probe
European football’s governing body UEFA said Monday it has opened match-fixing investigations into Turkish side Besiktas while Romanian champions Steaua…
Players in Europe to get 10-match ban for racial abuse
European football’s governing body on Wednesday outlined tough new sanctions against racism both on and off the pitch, as part…
Europa Cup: Chelsea, Tottenham Get Easy Draw
Chelsea Football Club of England have been drawn with Rubin Kazan of Russia in the quarter finals of Europa League…
UEFA’s sword dangles on Croatia
Croatia are facing a possible stiff penalty after UEFA said on Saturday it was taking action over racist chanting against…
Day 3: Euro 2012 Round Up
Italy showed great character after a traumatic run-in to Euro 2012 by holding defending champions Spain to a 1-1 draw…
UEFA to sanction Russia after racist chants by fans
European football’s governing body UEFA on Saturday announced that it was taking action against Russia after crowd trouble during the…