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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.

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.

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.

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Thomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit a coach not afraid to ruffle feathers.

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: Dream debut for new Barcelona signing Olmo

PIX: Dream debut for new Barcelona signing Olmo

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Dani Olmo came off the bench in the second half to give Barcelona the spark they needed on his debut, against Rayo Vallecano.

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.

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.

Handball or not? Inevitable controversy raises its head at Euro '24

Handball or not? Inevitable controversy raises its head at Euro '24

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Belgium will have no complaints about the first VAR decision to disallow a goal, but cancelling out a second strike from Romelu Lukaku, which denied them a late equaliser against Slovakia at Euro 2024 on Monday, is the tournament's first controversy.

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.

Season re-start possible despite Dutch and French moves: UEFA

Season re-start possible despite Dutch and French moves: UEFA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Meyer, who is chairman of the Medical Committee at European soccer's governing body, said on Wednesday that provided the right steps were taken, the game could plan a resumption of the current season.

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.

Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic passes away at 26

Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic passes away at 26

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic died on Saturday at the age of 26, the Championship club confirmed.

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Eriksson, known in Sweden simply as "Svennis", led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, and to the 2004 European Championship, managing a golden generation of players that besides Beckham included stars such as Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.

European football SPLIT as UEFA elects new president

European football SPLIT as UEFA elects new president

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

UEFA elects a new president on Wednesday whose main task will be to stop what European officials say is an inexorable slide towards a breakaway football Super League open only to wealthy clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Salvatore Schillaci, who was born in the Sicilian city of Palermo and was hospitalised there, suffered from colon cancer.

UEFA charge Man Utd, Liverpool over crowd trouble

UEFA charge Man Utd, Liverpool over crowd trouble

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

European soccer body UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Manchester United and Liverpool on Friday after fans clashed and threw objects during a Europa League tie at Old Trafford.

Manchester City claim win in legal battle with EPL

Manchester City claim win in legal battle with EPL

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Reigning champions City are also involved in a separate independent hearing into the club's alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations which began in September, with a verdict expected some time before the end of the current season.

UEFA Cup to become Europa League

UEFA Cup to become Europa League

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The UEFA Cup will be renamed the UEFA Europa League from next season in an effort to boost the competition that has lost much of its appeal, European soccer's governing body said on Friday.

England earn extra UEFA Cup place

England earn extra UEFA Cup place

Rediff.com9 May 2008

An additional English club will qualify for next season's UEFA Cup after England topped the Fair Play rankings.

UEFA charges apologetic City boss Pellegrini

UEFA charges apologetic City boss Pellegrini

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has been charged with misconduct for his comments about the referee after his side's 2-0 Champions League home defeat by Barcelona, UEFA said on Friday.

Lazio exit UEFA Cup

Lazio exit UEFA Cup

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

The Italians drew 2-2 in Greece against Egaleo, a result which sends Middlesbrough, Villarreal and Partizan Belgrade through as the three qualifiers from Group E.

UEFA gives Liverpool green signal

UEFA gives Liverpool green signal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

UEFA head Platini to announce FIFA presidency bid

UEFA head Platini to announce FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Michel Platini, the head of European soccer's governing body UEFA, is to announce in the next few days that he will stand for the presidency of FIFA, a source close to the former France international told Reuters on Tuesday.

UEFA calls for a quick decision for Platini

UEFA calls for a quick decision for Platini

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

European football's governing body UEFA called for a quick decision in the case of its suspended president Michel Platini on Thursday and said the FIFA presidential election, which he is contesting, should go ahead in February as planned.

Kompany downplays Bayern's goal glut in UCL opener

Kompany downplays Bayern's goal glut in UCL opener

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Kompany delighted with Olise's progress

UEFA files new racism charge against Croatia

UEFA files new racism charge against Croatia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The Croatian football federation, fined 80,000 euros by UEFA on Tuesday for racist chanting by their fans at Euro 2012, faces further punishment after it was charged on Wednesday for the display of racist banners against Spain.

Barcelona dominate UEFA's 2015 Team of the Year

Barcelona dominate UEFA's 2015 Team of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Players from European champions Barcelona made up nearly half of UEFA's Team of the Year which was revealed on Friday, while Cristiano Ronaldo made the lineup for a record 10th time. Eight players from La Liga were included in the final XI, voted for by 7.2 million UEFA.com users from a 40-strong shortlist. Lionel Messi, Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta and Neymar were the Barcelona players included, while Real Madrid provided Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and James Rodriguez.

Nedved booking must stand: UEFA

Nedved booking must stand: UEFA

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

Russian referee Valentin Ivanov punished Nedved for little more than incidental contact with Danish winger Jesper Gronkjaer.

UEFA to investigate finance distribution

UEFA to investigate finance distribution

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

UEFA ordered the investigation after the clubs expressed their unhappiness with the distribution of finances.

UEFA rejects Mallorca appeal over Europa exclusion

UEFA rejects Mallorca appeal over Europa exclusion

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

UEFA rejected financially troubled Real Mallorca's appeal against their exclusion from this season's European competition.

Euro: 10 Spain players drug tested by UEFA

Euro: 10 Spain players drug tested by UEFA

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Two-time defending champions Spain's preparations for their Euro last 16 match with Italy were disrupted as 10 players were forced to take an anti-doping control by UEFA on Saturday.

UEFA moves games from Turkey

UEFA moves games from Turkey

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Galatasaray's Champions League match with Juventus and Besiktas's game against Chelsea will now be played outside Turkey because of security concerns.

UEFA slaps three-match ban on Wenger

UEFA slaps three-match ban on Wenger

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's has been given a three-match ban and fined 40,000 euros for confronting match officials after his side's Champions League exit against AC Milan this month.

Zenit crowned UEFA Cup champions

Zenit crowned UEFA Cup champions

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg won their first European silverware when they secured a 2-0 victory over Rangers in the UEFA Cup final.

Platini loses appeal over ethics ban, to quit UEFA

Platini loses appeal over ethics ban, to quit UEFA

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Suspended European football boss Michel Platini will resign as head of governing body UEFA after losing a top level appeal against a ban for ethics violations, but said he would continue his fight to clear his name.

UEFA bans Bordeaux, Benfica players

UEFA bans Bordeaux, Benfica players

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

UEFA banned two Girondins Bordeaux players on Tuesday for a total of five European club matches after ugly scenes during their UEFA Cup defeat by Anderlecht.