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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

'Businessmen will take over FIFA, UEFA'

'Businessmen will take over FIFA, UEFA'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Celtic manager believes the authority of world football's two most powerful organisations will eventually be ended by businessmen.

How UEFA can avoid repeat of Euro 2016 violence...

How UEFA can avoid repeat of Euro 2016 violence...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Russia was among 14 countries which signed a convention between the Council of Europe and European soccer body UEFA on Sunday aimed at stopping a repeat of fan violence which has marred Euro 2016.

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

England enjoyed a 3-1 victory over Finland thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice.

UEFA is a dictatorship: Wenger

UEFA is a dictatorship: Wenger

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger likened UEFA to a dictatorship and said Europe's governing body should show humility after he was charged with improper conduct following the Champions League defeat by Barcelona.

UEFA withholds prize money in first 'fair play' sanctions

UEFA withholds prize money in first 'fair play' sanctions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

European soccer's governing body (UEFA) revealed the first sanctions under its financial fair play rules on Tuesday, announcing it is withholding prize money for 23 clubs because of their failure to comply with the new rules.

UEFA to investigate Valencia-Inter brawl

UEFA to investigate Valencia-Inter brawl

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Valencia and Inter Milan face a UEFA disciplinary investigation after the Spanish side's substitute David Navarro sparked a brawl at the end of their match.

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Wright blasts Man City's Haaland for throwing ball at Arsenal's Gabriel

UEFA to ban third party ownership of players

UEFA to ban third party ownership of players

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

European soccer's governing body UEFA wants to prohibit the controversial third-party ownership of players, secretary general Gianni Infantino said on Thursday.

Greece face FIFA and UEFA suspension over new law

Greece face FIFA and UEFA suspension over new law

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Greece's Football Federation (EPO) could be suspended from international football over government interference should a proposed new sports law be voted in, FIFA and UEFA have warned.

UEFA could lift ban on Israel

UEFA could lift ban on Israel

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Last month UEFA prevented Israeli clubs from hosting matches on home soil because of the war with Lebanon.

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

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Manchester City have one just victory from their last 10 games across all competitions.

UEFA Nations League: Uninspiring Spain beat Bosnia

UEFA Nations League: Uninspiring Spain beat Bosnia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

A round-up of results from the Nations League matches played on Sunday

Former UEFA Cup winners meet in knockout stage

Former UEFA Cup winners meet in knockout stage

Rediff.com22 Dec 2007

Former UEFA Cup winners Galatasaray and Bayer Leverkusen will meet in the first knockout round of the UEFA Cup with a possible clash with Hamburg SV awaiting the winners.

The UEFA Champions League's greatest comebacks

The UEFA Champions League's greatest comebacks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Following Bayern Munich's brilliant 7-4 (on aggregate) win over FC Porto in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, here's a look at a few memorable come-from-behind victories in Europe's premier football competition.

Iniesta wins UEFA's Best Player in Europe award

Iniesta wins UEFA's Best Player in Europe award

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Andres Iniesta of Barcelona beat off a strong challenge from club mate Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid to be named on Thursday as UEFA's Best Player in Europe last season.

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Italy wrote to UEFA on Friday expressing 'great regret' that their national anthem was booed by groups of Spanish and Croatian fans during their Euro 2012 Group C matches.

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Italy wrote to UEFA on Friday expressing 'great regret' that their national anthem was booed by groups of Spanish and Croatian fans during their Euro 2012 Group C matches.

Russia to appeal UEFA sanctions over fan trouble

Russia to appeal UEFA sanctions over fan trouble

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Russia will appeal UEFA's decision to dock the team six points in qualifying for the next European Championship if their fans misbehave again, the Russian soccer federation said on Thursday.

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 will not change Champions League suspension rules

UEFA will not change Champions League suspension rules

Rediff.com2 May 2012

The UEFA has ruled out changing its Champions League suspension rules regarding yellow cards for at least three years and has no intention of bringing them in line with the rules used in the European Championship, officials have told players' representatives.

UEFA directs Lazio to play matches in empty stadium

UEFA directs Lazio to play matches in empty stadium

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Lazio say they have been ordered to play their next two home games in European competition behind closed doors after their fans were again found guilty of racist behaviour by UEFA.

Valencia win UEFA Cup

Valencia win UEFA Cup

Rediff.com20 May 2004

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.

UEFA requests minute's silence for Pope

UEFA requests minute's silence for Pope

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

A minute's silence will be observed before this week's Champions League and UEFA Cup quarter-finals as a mark of respect for the passing of Pope John Paul.

Euro 2008 back on track: UEFA

Euro 2008 back on track: UEFA

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

Easy UEFA Cup draw for AC Milan

Easy UEFA Cup draw for AC Milan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

AC Milan were handed a comfortable UEFA Cup assignment on Tuesday after being drawn with Heerenveen, Braga, Portsmouth and Wolfsburg in the group stage.

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.

FIFA, UEFA to stage charity match

FIFA, UEFA to stage charity match

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

Soccer's world and European governing bodies, FIFA and UEFA, are to organise a "solidarity match" in February to help victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

Celtic in trouble with UEFA for offensive banner

Celtic in trouble with UEFA for offensive banner

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

A week after fining Celtic for illicit chanting, UEFA opened new disciplinary proceedings against the Scottish club after their fans displayed an offensive banner and set off fireworks at last Thursday's Europa League match at Udinese.

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.

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

UEFA profit $393m from Euro 2008

UEFA profit $393m from Euro 2008

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Euro 2008, co-hosted by Austria and Switzerland, generated a net profit of $393.7 million for UEFA.

UEFA mulls reviewing Champions League rule

UEFA mulls reviewing Champions League rule

Rediff.com24 May 2012

The Champions League rule which has denied Tottenham Hotspur a place in next season's competition because Chelsea won Saturday's final could be reviewed by UEFA's executive committee, president Michel Platini said on Wednesday.

UEFA Cup: Milan drawn to face Bremen

UEFA Cup: Milan drawn to face Bremen

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Competition favourites AC Milan will face Werder Bremen, one of the Champions League dropouts, in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup following Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

UEFA to hear Rooney appeal on December 9

UEFA to hear Rooney appeal on December 9

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

England striker Wayne Rooney's appeal against a three-match ban which will force him to miss the group stage of Euro 2012 will be heard on December 9, UEFA said on Tuesday.

UEFA fines Macedonia for racist abuse

UEFA fines Macedonia for racist abuse

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Disciplinary action is being started against the Wales FA for improper conduct of their fans in the match against Italy.

Finalists suffer shock UEFA Cup exits

Finalists suffer shock UEFA Cup exits

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

Borussia Dortmund and Feyenoord, who contested the 2002 final, were dumped by French club Sochaux and Czech outsiders Teplice respectively.