How Changes To UEFA’s 2021 Procedural Rules Fundamentally Affect Financial Fair Play
2020/21 UEFA club competition technical reports – out now
Analysis, opinions, facts and figures take centre stage in the in-depth technical reviews of last season’s four major European club football and futsal competitions.
UEFA statement on proposals for biennial World Cup
In May 2021, the FIFA Congress mandated the FIFA administration to conduct a study into the feasibility of a Men’s and Women’s World Cup every two years.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car renews UEFA partnership
The car rental company signs new three-year extension to sponsor the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League.
Updates to the UEFA Return to Play Protocol confirmed
Ban on away fans attending UEFA competition matches not extended; decision remains subject to any requirements imposed by the relevant national/local authorities
Hankook Tire renews longstanding UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League partnership
The global tire manufacturer commits to a new multi-season deal, its fourth consecutive sponsorship cycle, and is approaching ten years of partnership with UEFA.
Four-year term for Kulesza in Poland
Cezary Kulesza has been elected as the new president of the Polish Football Federation (PZPN).
Expedia Group extends UEFA Champions League partnership
UEFA has today announced that Expedia Group will continue as the Official Travel Partner of the UEFA Champions League for the 2021/22 season, with Expedia® and Hotels.com® leading the engagement. The one-year deal also grants sponsorship rights for the UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Youth League finals and the UEFA Futsal Champions League finals.
Political protests in sport – Athletes’ rights and duties at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
European Commission signs for an Equal Game
Kirkwood takes the helm in Northern Ireland
The 53-year-old civil servant was elected to the position at a meeting of the Irish FA Council in Belfast on Wednesday.
“I am honoured to be elected,” Kirkwood said after the meeting. “The IFA has dedicated and experienced staff who support hard-working volunteers from a wide range of football backgrounds to improve the game here for everyone.”
UEFA Club Financial Control Body: new members appointed and procedural rules approved
Abolition of the away goals rule in all UEFA club competitions
Following the recommendation of the UEFA Club Competitions Committee and the UEFA Women’s Football Committee, the UEFA Executive Committee has today approved a proposal to remove the so-called away goals rule from all UEFA club competitions (men, women and youth) as of the qualifying phases of the 2021/22 competitions.
UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus over European Super League
Doomed to Fail? An Analysis Of European Super League And The Complex Web Of Football Governance, Regulations & Laws
How sports leagues & federations around the world are sanctioning players breaking Covid-19 rules
Access To Justice For Survivors Of (Sexual) Harassment And Abuse In Sports
Key sports law cases and developments of 2020 - Europe
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 13-26 October 2020 (Copy)
UEFA supporting Fare #FootballPeople weeks
UEFA partner Fare (Football Against Racism in Europe) has launched its annual #FootballPeople weeks – a campaign that calls on supporters, clubs, players, minority groups and communities to raise awareness of social inequalities in sport, including racism, gender discrimination and homophobia.
Scottish FA launches grassroots football support fund
The Scottish FA has launched Give for Grassroots, a new support fund that will allow fans of Scottish football to help grassroots clubs continue to provide for children within their local communities.
New term for Rubiales in Spain
The 43-year-old former professional player, who is a UEFA vice-president, was the only candidate in the election at the RFEF’s assembly, which took place at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas, Madrid.
UEFA supporting innovative ideas to tackle the impact of COVID-19
UEFA has teamed up with a number of leading football organisations, including the City Football Group, Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB), AFC Ajax and the Johan Cruijff ArenA, in order to tackle challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canal 11: Portuguese Football Federation's pioneering television channel
Despite the postponement of EURO 2020, UEFA quickly committed to its 2020 –24 funding cycle for HatTrick – the football development programme which, every four years, channels EURO revenue to UEFA’s 55 member associations. In a special series, we talk to five national associations about groundbreaking football projects that will continue to thrive thanks to UEFA’s decision.
UEFA welcomes Swiss Federal Tribunal decision
UEFA welcomes a SFT's decision which fully supports UEFA's fight against match-fixing.
Super League: UEFA reaffirms its view that it has always acted in accordance with not only its Statutes and Regulations, but also with EU law, the European Convention on Human Rights and Swiss law
Following its announcement yesterday on the so-called ‘Super League’ project and the respective compliance measures UEFA has taken, UEFA reaffirms its view that it has always acted in accordance with not only its Statutes and Regulations, but also with EU law, the European Convention on Human Rights and Swiss law in connection with this so-called ‘Super League’ project. UEFA remains confident in - and will continue to defend - its position in all the relevant jurisdictions.
Football transfers: Buy-Back Clauses explained
UEFA statement on proposals for biennial World Cup
In May 2021, the FIFA Congress mandated the FIFA administration to conduct a study into the feasibility of a Men’s and Women’s World Cup every two years.
bwin becomes Official Partner of the UEFA Europa League and new UEFA Europa Conference League
UEFA is pleased to announce it has signed a ground-breaking partnership with bwin to become an Official Partner of the UEFA Europa League and the newly formed UEFA Europa Conference League, for the next three seasons (2021-24).
UEFA anti-doping education drive
UEFA has launched a new anti-doping education strategy – based on financial support which will enable its 55 member associations to run education activities to help footballers stay clean.
UEFA working group on workers’ rights makes first visit to World Cup 2022 hosts
In May, UEFA set up a dedicated working group to gain a better or further understanding regarding the issues surrounding human rights in Qatar up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup and beyond.
Are Team Salary Caps In Football Compatible With EU Law?
Williams begins first term in Wales
The new president of the Football Association of Wales (FAW), Stephen Williams, took up his post this week.
UEFA to increase resources in the fight against match-fixing
The UEFA Executive Committee today met in London ahead of the UEFA EURO 2020 final and took the following decisions.
ECA Statement
After unified condemnation from the global football community, the European Club Association has worked closely with UEFA ahead of the announcement today by nine of the twelve clubs involved in founding the so-called Super League.
Strict medical provisions at UEFA EURO 2020
UEFA committed to tackling audiovisual piracy during UEFA EURO 2020
UEFA continues to team up with leading social media providers in order to combat audiovisual piracy more effectively during UEFA EURO 2020
How Green Is The Beautiful Game? An Overview Of Environmental Regulation In Football
'BeNeLiga’: Analyzing The Proposed Merger of The Netherlands And Belgian Football Leagues
How Europe’s Major Football Leagues Are Regulating Fixtures & Sanctioning Clubs For Outbreaks Of Covid-19
Conflicts of interest in football governance – are more independent directors the solution?
Sports law in 2021 – key issues to watch in Europe
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 13-26 October 2020
Temporary suspension of UEFA matches in Armenia and Azerbaijan
Considering the tense security situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, the UEFA Executive Committee decided today that UEFA club and national team competition matches will not take place in Armenia and Azerbaijan until further notice.
UEFA allows return of fans at maximum 30% of capacity pending approval of local authorities
The UEFA Executive Committee today decided, following the successful pilot match that was held at the UEFA Super Cup in Budapest on 24 September, to allow the partial return of spectators for UEFA matches where local laws permit, starting from next week’s national team matches.
Two triple-headers approved for 2021 March and September national team windows
The UEFA Executive Committee today decided, after an agreement with the European Club Association and the European Leagues, to recover the dates lost due to the cancellation of the March 2020 window and the postponement of EURO 2020 to the summer of 2021, by extending the March and September 2021 windows in the FIFA international match calendar so that three matches instead of two could be accommodated. This solution has already been implemented, with FIFA’s approval, for the international windows of October and November 2020.
UEFA Executive Committee agenda for Budapest meeting
The UEFA Executive Committee will hold its next meeting in Budapest, Hungary, on Thursday 24 September 2020 from 11:00 to 15:00. This will take place ahead of the UEFA Super Cup between FC Bayern München and Sevilla FC, which kicks-off at 21:00 CET at the Puskás Aréna in the Hungarian capital.
UEFA releases study results on training facilities and youth investment across Europe
UEFA solidarity payments to clubs, which in the last decade exceed €1 billion, form a major part of youth development budgets. This brand-new report offers unique insight into how clubs use it for their long-term development and sustainability in their operating strategy.
UEFA strategy for women's football on track to meet ambitious targets
As the 2019/20 UEFA Women's Champions League reaches its climax in San Sebastian, we report on the impressive first-year results of Time for Action – UEFA’s long-term strategy for developing women’s football in Europe.
A full review of Man City v UEFA CAS Award – why this is not the end of FFP
Sports Law Networking Evening - Glasgow