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Europa League quarters: Liverpool to face Atalanta

Europa League quarters: Liverpool to face Atalanta

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The other semi-final will see an Italian side, Milan or Roma, come up against Bayer Leverkusen or West Ham.

Platini did not disclose deal with Blatter, says former UEFA chief

Platini did not disclose deal with Blatter, says former UEFA chief

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Former UEFA president Lennart Johansson says that the European football body was never told about the payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2.1 million) from Sepp Blatter to current UEFA boss Michel Platini.

War-torn Ukraine seeks solace in Euros

War-torn Ukraine seeks solace in Euros

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Ukraine will face Belgium, Romania and Slovakia in Group E. Although the Belgians are the group favourites, Ukraine are well-equipped to reach the knockout stage by finishing second.

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Real Madrid snatch comeback win; Arsenal survive!

PIX: Real Madrid snatch comeback win; Arsenal survive!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Real Madrid fought back from two goals down as Vinicius Jr grabbed a hat-trick in a thrilling 5-2 win over visitors Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

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.

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.

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

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.

Euro PIX: England top group; Slovenia reach last 16

Euro PIX: England top group; Slovenia reach last 16

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group C match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium, Germany, on Tuesday.

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.

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 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

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.

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

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: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday

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.

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell ends in goalless draw; Italy stun France

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell ends in goalless draw; Italy stun France

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Brazil return to winning ways with dreary win over Ecuador in their World Cup qualifiers.

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.