News for 'UEFA'

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

UEFA wants uniform action against match-fixing across Europe

UEFA wants uniform action against match-fixing across Europe

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

UEFA wants consistent sanctions against match-fixing across Europe and has drafted an 11-point plan to help make that happen, general secretary Gianni Infantino said on Thursday.

'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.

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.

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

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.

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 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.

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.

Nations League: Germany, Netherlands have it easy

Nations League: Germany, Netherlands have it easy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

A round-up of Saturday's action in the UEFA Nations League group stage matches.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.