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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.

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.

EPL: Why Manchester City face points deduction or relegation

EPL: Why Manchester City face points deduction or relegation

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Manchester City were referred to an independent commission over the alleged breaches of financial regulations, which go back to the 2009-10 campaign.

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.

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.

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.

UEFA to investigate Pellegrini comments

UEFA to investigate Pellegrini comments

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

UEFA has launched an investigation into Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini's controversial comments after their Champions League defeat by Barcelona, the governing body said on Thursday.

UEFA agrees to goal-line technology

UEFA agrees to goal-line technology

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Goal-line technology would be used in the Champions League from the final qualifying round but not in the first three preliminary rounds. It could also be introduced in the Europa League from 2017-18.

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.

Europa League PIX: Man United held; Big wins for Lazio, Galatasaray

Europa League PIX: Man United held; Big wins for Lazio, Galatasaray

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

In an early match, Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt secured a 3-2 home victory against FC Porto thanks to a brace from Jens Petter Hauge, despite going down to 10 men in the 51st minute.

Germany's Euro 2024 kit sparks outrage for hidden Nazi reference

Germany's Euro 2024 kit sparks outrage for hidden Nazi reference

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Number 44 on Germany jerseys to be redesigned over Nazi symbolism

Champions League PIX: City, Bayern Stunned; Big win for Real Madrid

Champions League PIX: City, Bayern Stunned; Big win for Real Madrid

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Meet UEFA's new president, Slovenia's Ceferin

Meet UEFA's new president, Slovenia's Ceferin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Aleksander Ceferin, the president of Slovenia's football federation, was overwhelmingly elected as the new head of European soccer's governing body UEFA at an extraordinary Congress on Wednesday.

Record 34 spot kicks decide Ajax-Panathinaikos winner

Record 34 spot kicks decide Ajax-Panathinaikos winner

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Ajax keeper Remko Pasveer made five saves and scored on his own attempt to help the hosts win the shootout as Dutch international Brian Brobbey missed two penalties.

Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Swiss police raided the headquarters of the European soccer body UEFA on Wednesday to gather information about a contract signed by Gianni Infantino, now head of the global soccer body FIFA, that was reported in the Panama Papers.

Manchester City's Foden named PFA Player of the Year

Manchester City's Foden named PFA Player of the Year

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

City's Khadija Shaw was named Women's Player of the Year, with Grace Clinton picking up the Young Player of the Year after excelling on loan at Tottenham Hotspur from Manchester United.

Infantino gets massive UEFA backing for FIFA presidency

Infantino gets massive UEFA backing for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Gianni Infantino's bid for the FIFA presidency with the aim of leading the world football body out of the worst graft scandal in its history was boosted on Friday when the Swiss lawyer won "overwhelming" backing from Europe's football associations.

UEFA decides to replace Lille pitch after poor weather

UEFA decides to replace Lille pitch after poor weather

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

UEFA said it would replace the pitch at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille after Wednesday's final group E match between Italy and Ireland.

Platini elected UEFA president

Platini elected UEFA president

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Platini, 51, defeated the Swedish incumbent Lennart Johansson, 77, by 27 votes to 23 in a poll of national Football Association presidents at the UEFA Congress.

Modric voted UEFA's Player of the Year ahead of Ronaldo, Salah

Modric voted UEFA's Player of the Year ahead of Ronaldo, Salah

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was voted Player of the Year for last season by European soccer body UEFA on Thursday, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah with Lionel Messi fifth.

Blatter hits out at U.S. authorities, UEFA

Blatter hits out at U.S. authorities, UEFA

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Sepp Blatter has said that the events in the run-up to his re-election as FIFA president "do not smell right" and he was the victim of "hate" on the part of European soccer's governing body UEFA.

Croatia face UEFA hearing after swastika incident

Croatia face UEFA hearing after swastika incident

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Croatia are to face a disciplinary hearing over their Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Italy during which a swastika cross was imprinted on to the pitch.

EPL: City see off West Ham as fans take aim at UEFA

EPL: City see off West Ham as fans take aim at UEFA

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Goals from Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne secured a comfortable win at the Etihad

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The quarter-final draw was the last in the current format with UEFA adopting an all-new format from the 2024-25 season onwards.

We did not block FIFA reforms: UEFA

We did not block FIFA reforms: UEFA

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

UEFA has hit back at suggestions that it and other continental confederations have been responsible for blocking reforms.

UCL: Arsenal see off Dinamo to move to brink of last 16

UCL: Arsenal see off Dinamo to move to brink of last 16

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Magnificent Martinez helps Inter defeat Sparta Prague 1-0

UEFA report slams Liverpool fans

UEFA report slams Liverpool fans

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

Liverpool supporters have been identified as the worst behaved at European matches in a report.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

Who will win UEFA player of the year award?

Who will win UEFA player of the year award?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon have been nominated for the UEFA's Player of the Year award, the sport's European governing body said on Tuesday.

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

European soccer's governing body, UEFA, launched disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union on Sunday after violence marred the end of Russia's Euro 2016 match against England in Marseille on Saturday evening.

UEFA for tougher sanctions against racism

UEFA for tougher sanctions against racism

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Players or officials found guilty of racist offences in European club matches or internationals will face a minimum ban of 10 matches under tougher disciplinary regulations approved by UEFA's executive committee on Thursday.

PIX: Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

PIX: Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Barcelona's Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand his side a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the Champions League last 16.

Ronaldo beats Messi to win UEFA Player of the Year award

Ronaldo beats Messi to win UEFA Player of the Year award

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA's Player of the Year, beating Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon to the prize, European soccer's governing body announced during the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on Thursday.

Germany's Beckenbauer honoured at Euro 2024 opening

Germany's Beckenbauer honoured at Euro 2024 opening

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Beckenbauer, who died in January aged 78, captained West Germany to European Championship victory in 1972 and a World Cup success in 1974 before winning the World Cup as national team manager in 1990.

Ex-UEFA chief Platini detained in Qatar World Cup probe

Ex-UEFA chief Platini detained in Qatar World Cup probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini was arrested, on Tuesday, in connection with a probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a source close to the investigation said.

Did FIFA chief Infantino lobby for new UEFA president?

Did FIFA chief Infantino lobby for new UEFA president?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has dismissed as "imagination and lies" any suggestion that he lobbied in favour of Aleksander Ceferin who was elected head of European soccer's governing body UEFA this week.

Malaga have European ban lifted by UEFA

Malaga have European ban lifted by UEFA

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Malaga will be free to compete in the Europa League next season after UEFA announced on Wednesday that the European ban imposed on the Spanish club had been lifted.

UEFA plans tougher sanctions to combat racism

UEFA plans tougher sanctions to combat racism

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

European soccer governing body UEFA are planning to introduce tough new sanctions to combat racism with players found guilty of racist offences banned for a minimum of 10 matches, UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.

UEFA Best Player award: Vote

UEFA Best Player award: Vote

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi when the final three contenders for the 2012-13 UEFA Best Player.

Transfer Round-Up: Lukaku, Chiesa among top movers

Transfer Round-Up: Lukaku, Chiesa among top movers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Tracking the key moves this week in the European transfer market