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Blatter, Platini return to court over corruption charge

Blatter, Platini return to court over corruption charge

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Blatter and Platini were suspended from football in 2015 by FIFA for ethics breaches, originally for eight years, although their exclusions were later reduced.

UEFA to redo Champions League last 16 draw after glitch

UEFA to redo Champions League last 16 draw after glitch

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Manchester United were mistakenly drawn with Villarreal, even though both teams faced each other in the group stage while the Premier League side's ball was not added to the bowl as a potential opponent for Atletico Madrid.

Mo Salah extends stay at Liverpool

Mo Salah extends stay at Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Mo Salah is third on Liverpool's all-time goal scoring list with 243 goals in 394 games.

'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG

UEFA urges FIFA to stop pushing World Cup plan

UEFA urges FIFA to stop pushing World Cup plan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

European football's governing body UEFA has urged FIFA to stop pushing its plan for a two-year World Cup and instead to engage in "genuine consultation" over reform of the international match calendar.

England could face Euros ban. Here's why...

England could face Euros ban. Here's why...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

According to the letter, Theodoridis cautioned against plans outlined in the King's Speech to give the new regulator the power to oversee clubs in England's top five leagues, saying the game's independence was a "fundamental requirement".

EPL PIX: Newcastle blank Chelsea; Forest drop points

EPL PIX: Newcastle blank Chelsea; Forest drop points

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Newcastle United registered a 2-0 home win over Chelsea on Sunday that moves the Magpies a step closer to Champions League football next season.

26 players in a squad for Euro 2020, UEFA confirms

26 players in a squad for Euro 2020, UEFA confirms

Rediff.com4 May 2021

According to UEFA, 23 players shall remain the maximum number permitted on the match sheet for each individual match (in accordance with Law 3 of the IFAB Laws of the Game permitting a maximum of 12 substitutes to be named for A-national team matches), including three goalkeepers.

Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Eriksen collapsed just before halftime and was taken to hospital after receiving CPR on the pitch

UEFA scrap away goals rule from 2021-22 season

UEFA scrap away goals rule from 2021-22 season

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With the decision to remove this rule, ties in which the two teams score the same number of goals over the two legs would be not decided on the number of goals scored away, but two 15-minute periods of extra time are played at the end of the second leg and in case the teams score the same number of goals or no goals during this extra time, kicks from the penalty mark would determine the team which qualifies to the next stage of the competition.

We trust UEFA: Solskjaer

We trust UEFA: Solskjaer

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The Group L fixture, to be played under tight security in the Serbian capital, comes after England's black players suffered racist abuse at their Euro 2020 qualifier at neighbouring Bulgaria on October 14.

UEFA turn down request for 'rainbow lights' in Munich

UEFA turn down request for 'rainbow lights' in Munich

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

In a statement, UEFA suggested alternative dates for the gesture during the tournament.

Lewandowski is UEFA Player of the Year

Lewandowski is UEFA Player of the Year

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The Polish forward scored 15 goals on the way to Bayern Munich's sixth Champions League title, hitting the target in every match before the final except a group game against Tottenham Hotspur when he was rested.

Ukraine reaches compromise with UEFA on soccer jersey slogan

Ukraine reaches compromise with UEFA on soccer jersey slogan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Ukraine's football association adopted the phrase 'Glory to the heroes' as an official slogan

'US visa issues won't affect 2026 FIFA World Cup'

'US visa issues won't affect 2026 FIFA World Cup'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

France football great Marcel Desailly does not feel that visa issues relating to entering the United States will have any impact on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Barcelona fans banned for Champions League game

Barcelona fans banned for Champions League game

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Bilbao condemn fans behaviour in Europa League match at Roma

All you need to know about the new Champions League format

All you need to know about the new Champions League format

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The revamped Champions League will feature a tennis-style seeding system for the last-16 knockout phase, UEFA said.

PHOTOS: Benzema UEFA player of year; Ancelotti best coach

PHOTOS: Benzema UEFA player of year; Ancelotti best coach

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema was in red-hot form, scoring 15 times in the competition and lifting the trophy for a fifth time in his career after the Spanish side beat Liverpool in the final.

Jorginho, Putellas win UEFA Player of the Year awards

Jorginho, Putellas win UEFA Player of the Year awards

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Chelsea's Thomas Tuechel was voted men's coach of the year and Barcelona's Lluis Cortes took the trophy for women's coach.

Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of making racist comments

Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of making racist comments

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Galatasaray have accused Jose Mourinho of making "racist statements" and said they will initiate criminal proceedings against the Fenerbahce manager over his comments following their 0-0 Super Lig draw on Monday.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham on cusp of Europa final

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham on cusp of Europa final

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Images from the Europa League semi-finals first Leg between Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Bodo/Glimt.

Pop star Camila Cabello to perform at UEFA Champions League final

Pop star Camila Cabello to perform at UEFA Champions League final

Rediff.com9 May 2022

England's Liverpool FC and Spanish champions Real Madrid will face off in the final in Paris.

UEFA keen to finish Champions League, Europa League

UEFA keen to finish Champions League, Europa League

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

However, there was a softening in tone over eventual cases where league seasons may be cancelled -- an outcome UEFA had been quick to oppose.

Ex-FIFA chief Blatter, Platini cleared in corruption case

Ex-FIFA chief Blatter, Platini cleared in corruption case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France soccer great Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court on Tuesday.

De Bruyne, Kante, Jorginho up for UEFA Player of the Year

De Bruyne, Kante, Jorginho up for UEFA Player of the Year

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The winner will be named on August 26, along with UEFA's women's player of the year and Champions League positional award winners, at the Champions League group stage draw in Istanbul.

Spanish players face disciplinary action for 'Gibraltar' chant

Spanish players face disciplinary action for 'Gibraltar' chant

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

UEFA has started disciplinary proceedings against Spanish players Alvaro Morata and Rodri over their behaviour during a Euro 2024 presentation in Madrid

UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from Euro kit

UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from Euro kit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Ukraine had said the shirt was a symbol of national unity, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted a selfie on Instagram with the jersey on this week.

Real Madrid, Liverpool to clash in revamped 36-team Champions League

Real Madrid, Liverpool to clash in revamped 36-team Champions League

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Liverpool were drawn on Thursday to face champions Real Madrid when they return to the Champions League, which has been expanded to a 36-team league format.

Frenchman Letexier to officiate Euro 2024 final

Frenchman Letexier to officiate Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Letexier will be joined at Sunday's final by French assistants Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni, while Szymon Marciniak (Poland) will be fourth official.

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear front-runner, with everyone anticipating the coronation of Vinícius Júnior as the new king of football.

Champions League: Bayern survive Celtic scare

Champions League: Bayern survive Celtic scare

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Bayern Munich scored either side of halftime through Michael Olise and Harry Kane but had to endure late pressure from hosts Celtic before securing a 2-1 victory

Van Dijk beats Messi, Ronaldo for UEFA award

Van Dijk beats Messi, Ronaldo for UEFA award

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Following are the award winners who were honoured by UEFA during the Champions League draw on Thursday in Monaco.

Manchester City UEFA ban verdict next month

Manchester City UEFA ban verdict next month

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

A three-day hearing of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), held over video-conference, concluded on Wednesday and the Lausanne-based court said they would now begin deliberations.

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The United States' bid for a fourth consecutive CONCACAF Nations League title came to a stunning end

Moyes returns to Everton as manager

Moyes returns to Everton as manager

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Everton have signed David Moyes for a second spell as their manager, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

Europa draw: Man Utd v Real Sociedad; Spurs v Alkmaar

Europa draw: Man Utd v Real Sociedad; Spurs v Alkmaar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Manchester United were handed a tricky Europa League last 16 tie against Real Sociedad while Tottenham Hotspur will play Dutch side AZ Alkmaar after the draw was held on Friday, but both managers are more concerned about their Premier League form.

PIX: Real beat Eintracht to win fifth UEFA Super Cup

PIX: Real beat Eintracht to win fifth UEFA Super Cup

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Champions League winners Real Madrid outclassed Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 on Wednesday to clinch the UEFA Super Cup for a record-equalling fifth time and kick off their season with a trophy.

Champions League: No reason for Plan B, says UEFA

Champions League: No reason for Plan B, says UEFA

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'We're monitoring the situation on a daily basis and we'll adapt if we have to.'

UEFA says no plan to take away Euro semis, final from Wembley

UEFA says no plan to take away Euro semis, final from Wembley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Wembley is scheduled to host the semi-finals on July 6 and 7 before the July 11 final.

Real, Barca, Juve slam UEFA for pressure to drop Super League

Real, Barca, Juve slam UEFA for pressure to drop Super League

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Juve, Real and Barca said they were ready to reconsider the proposed approach of the breakaway project following the backlash, but said it would be "highly irresponsible" for them to abandon the project.