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Wenger confused by UEFA touchline ban rules

Wenger confused by UEFA touchline ban rules

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confused about UEFA's rules covering touchline bans after he was ordered to stop communicating with his team during a Champions League playoff win over Udinese.

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.

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.

Feyenoord face early UEFA Cup exit

Feyenoord face early UEFA Cup exit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Of the nine former UEFA Cup winners vying to reach the group stage, Feyenoord are most at risk of an early exit on Thursday as they try to overturn a 1-0 first-leg home defeat by Swedish league leaders Kalmar.

Repeated racist abuse of Vinicius makes Real Madrid see red

Repeated racist abuse of Vinicius makes Real Madrid see red

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

On Thursday, Vinicius called on UEFA, Europe's soccer governing body, to punish Atletico for alleged racist chanting ahead of their team's Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday.

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.

'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.

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United.

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 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 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

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A preview of the Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Second-half strikes by Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz and Endrick gave feeble Real Madrid an unconvincing 3-0 win over lowly Real Valladolid.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Highs, The Lows At Euro 2024

The Highs, The Lows At Euro 2024

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

While the tournament saw the emergence of young stars, the usual suspects, the big names flattered to deceive.

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.

'I'm handsome, I seduce my players and we do it'

'I'm handsome, I seduce my players and we do it'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Manchester City will return to action in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday against RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium.

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 deems new 24-team Euro format a success

UEFA deems new 24-team Euro format a success

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

UEFA believes the 24-team format introduced for the first time at Euro 2016 is a success and will boost soccer in some of the continent's smaller nations, tournament director Martin Kallen said on Tuesday.

UEFA charge Hungary, Belgium and Portugal after crowd trouble

UEFA charge Hungary, Belgium and Portugal after crowd trouble

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Disciplinary proceeding have been opened by UEFA against Hungary, Belgium and Portugal after there was further crowd trouble at three Euro 2016 games on Saturday, the governing body said in a statement.

Van Dijk vies with Messi, Ronaldo for UEFA award

Van Dijk vies with Messi, Ronaldo for UEFA award

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

While Ronaldo, a three-time winner, has been ever-present in the final three since the award was created in 2011, centre back Van Dijk makes his first appearance after helping Liverpool win the Champions League title last season.

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.