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PSG win legal battle against UEFA in transfer fee probe

PSG win legal battle against UEFA in transfer fee probe

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Tuesday it had upheld PSG's appeal against UEFA on the grounds that the body took too long to review its own decision to clear the French champions of breaking Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.

UEFA support for banned Platini

UEFA support for banned Platini

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The European football federation (UEFA) said it was "disappointed" in FIFA's decision today to ban Michel Platini for eight years over an ethics violation, expressing support for the Frenchman's right to an appeal, according to AFP.

Ancelotti unfazed despite Real Madrid disastrous start to La Liga season

Ancelotti unfazed despite Real Madrid disastrous start to La Liga season

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday he is happy with how new signing Kylian Mbappe is settling into life with the Spanish soccer giants and he has no concerns about his team's slow start to the LaLiga season.

Holidaying Maatsen gets last minute call-up for Euros

Holidaying Maatsen gets last minute call-up for Euros

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Uncapped Ian Maatsen was holidaying on a yacht off Mykonos when he got a call up on Monday night for the European Championship

Football Focus: UEFA chief considers new format for Champions League

Football Focus: UEFA chief considers new format for Champions League

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The UEFA president said that without a second-leg to fall back on, teams have been forced to go for goals.

As Euro 2020 looms, here's how UEFA plans to fight coronavirus

As Euro 2020 looms, here's how UEFA plans to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

UEFA says decisions over whether to cancel matches due to the coronavirus, will be made by governments and health authorities and not the game's ruling organisations.

Luis Figo to bring UEFA Champions League trophy to India

Luis Figo to bring UEFA Champions League trophy to India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The coveted UEFA Champions League trophy will be on display at an exclusive fan event to be hosted by Portugal legend and tournament Ambassador Luis Figo, in Mumbai, on Friday.

UEFA opens Financial Fair Play investigation into PSG

UEFA opens Financial Fair Play investigation into PSG

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

French club Paris St Germain have been placed under investigation by UEFA to see if their recent transfer spending spree has broken the break-even rules of European soccer's ruling body known as Financial Fair Play (FFP).

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

UEFA Best Player award: Vote

UEFA Best Player award: Vote

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Real Madrid duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are in the running with Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.

Emre Can gets surprise last minute call-up for Germany

Emre Can gets surprise last minute call-up for Germany

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Germany midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic will miss Euro 2024 with an illness and coach Julian Nagelsmann has called up Emre Can as his replacement

PIX: Real Madrid snatch comeback win; Arsenal survive!

PIX: Real Madrid snatch comeback win; Arsenal survive!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Real Madrid fought back from two goals down as Vinicius Jr grabbed a hat-trick in a thrilling 5-2 win over visitors Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Swiss prosecutors widen FIFA probe to former UEFA president Platini

Swiss prosecutors widen FIFA probe to former UEFA president Platini

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Swiss federal prosecutors are targeting former European football head Michel Platini in a widening of their probe into a 2 million Swiss franc ($2.1 million) payment arranged by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said on Friday. Swiss prosecutors have been probing Blatter over accusations he arranged a payment of two million Swiss francs ($2.06 million) from FIFA to then UEFA president Platini in February 2011.

Coach hails Germany's unity after biggest Euro win

Coach hails Germany's unity after biggest Euro win

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Musiala, named man of the match, said the high score had given Germany self belief to take into their clash with Hungary.

UEFA reprimands Turkey

UEFA reprimands Turkey

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

The Turkish FA was fined a total of 80,000 Swiss francs after a series of violent incidents at two international matches last month.

COVID-19 test won't affect City-Real Madrid tie: UEFA

COVID-19 test won't affect City-Real Madrid tie: UEFA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Real trail Manchester City 2-1 from the first leg of their last-16 tie before the competition was suspended in March.

Spain hope to 'send Toni Kroos into retirement'

Spain hope to 'send Toni Kroos into retirement'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Spain will put sentiment to one side on Friday when they play Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals knowing that victory would spell retirement for veteran midfielder Toni Kroos

Did Man City, PSG breach UEFA's Financial fair play rules?

Did Man City, PSG breach UEFA's Financial fair play rules?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'Football Leaks' documents, showing the two clubs had inflated sponsorship revenues to meet the requirements, were obtained by the German publication Der Spiegel.

UEFA mulls squad limits, transfer market changes

UEFA mulls squad limits, transfer market changes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'We do have to examine new mechanisms like luxury taxes and in particular sporting criteria like squad limitations and fair transfer rules, to avoid player hoarding and excessive concentration of talent within a few teams' The last few years have seen the increasing dominance of a few elite clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Check out Euro 2024 schedule

Check out Euro 2024 schedule

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The European Championship 2024 begins on June 15. Find everything to know about Euro Cup 2024 here

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

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Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as new head coach

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Barcelona have appointed former German national team and Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick as head coach on a two-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday.

Euro 2024: A look at the figures from the Group Phase

Euro 2024: A look at the figures from the Group Phase

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

With eight teams left in the tournament the numbers around Euro 2024 are becoming clearer, with Spain, England and France all considered likely winners and a race for top scorer that is still very tight.

UEFA official reprimanded

UEFA official reprimanded

Rediff.com5 May 2006

UEFA reprimanded Pierluigi Pairetto after telephone taps showed he had leaked confidential information on a Champions League game

UEFA postpone meeting to discuss FIFA crisis

UEFA postpone meeting to discuss FIFA crisis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

UEFA have postponed a meeting due to be held on Saturday to discuss the crisis at FIFA which led to Sepp Blatter saying he would step down as president of world soccer's governing body.

UEFA under fire following changes to Champions League

UEFA under fire following changes to Champions League

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The recently-announced changes to the Champions League are detrimental to domestic football in Europe and will increase the gap between the wealthiest clubs and the rest, Europe's domestic football leagues (EPFL) said on Thursday.

UEFA reveal the best ever Euro XI

UEFA reveal the best ever Euro XI

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The football fever reaches sky-high with all eyes on Euro 2016. Tournament host France will play the opener against Romania, which will be aired in India post mid-night on June 11. As the UEFA braces for the 15th edition of the European continental championship, the tournament organisers have revealed the all time XI to play in Euro's history.

Juventus fire coach Allegri for misbehaviour

Juventus fire coach Allegri for misbehaviour

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Allegri was sent off towards the end of the game for his fierce protests over refereeing decisions.

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday.

Barca wonderkid Cubarsi out of Spain's Euro squad!

Barca wonderkid Cubarsi out of Spain's Euro squad!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente left Barcelona's 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi and midfielders Marcos Llorente and Aleix Garcia out of his 26-man squad

PIX: Liverpool thrash Sparta; Leverkusen, Milan win

PIX: Liverpool thrash Sparta; Leverkusen, Milan win

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Liverpool hammered Sparta Prague 6-1 on Thursday to storm into the Europa League quarter-finals 11-2 on aggregate.

Platini 'serving last term as UEFA chief'

Platini 'serving last term as UEFA chief'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The Frenchman declined to talk about his bid for the FIFA presidency in his first news conference since announcing one month ago that he would stand as a candidate to replace Sepp Blatter.

War-torn Ukraine seeks solace in Euros

War-torn Ukraine seeks solace in Euros

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Ukraine will face Belgium, Romania and Slovakia in Group E. Although the Belgians are the group favourites, Ukraine are well-equipped to reach the knockout stage by finishing second.

UEFA bans Crimean clubs from Russian league

UEFA bans Crimean clubs from Russian league

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Crimean clubs have been suspended by UEFA from playing in Russian domestic competitions.

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell ends in goalless draw; Italy stun France

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell ends in goalless draw; Italy stun France

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Brazil return to winning ways with dreary win over Ecuador in their World Cup qualifiers.

Croatia face racism charge by UEFA

Croatia face racism charge by UEFA

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Croatia's Football Federation was charged by UEFA on Saturday for racist chants by the national team's fans and the displaying of racist symbols in the Euro 2012 Group C game against Italy on Thursday, UEFA said.

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

Pogba beats Ibra for UEFA Europa League award

Pogba beats Ibra for UEFA Europa League award

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Pogba, who rejoined United from Juventus last year, started all 15 games and scored three times in Europe's second-tier competition to help United lift the trophy for the first time in May.