UEFA

• FIFA abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

  Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

  Sports

  Jul 31
  
• What’s behind growing European threats to boycott the next FIFA World Cup?

  American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

  Sports

  Jul 30
  
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• Trump says Balogun play ‘wasn’t a foul’ following red card reversal

  UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decision not to enforce Balogun’s mandatory one-game ban, after the world soccer body came under pressure from Trump.

  Sports

  Jul 6
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• Spain’s soccer boss Luis Rubiales faces mounting pressure to resign

  Rubiales has faced criticism from around the globe over his behaviour at the Women's World Cup final, including kissing Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent.

  Sports

  Aug 28, 2023
• FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer competitions

  The ban by FIFA and UEFA makes it likely that Russia will be excluded from this year's World Cup and the women's Euro 2020 tournament.

  World

  Feb 28, 2022
• Italy wins Euro 2020 final beating England

  Fans earlier had breached security cordons, charging into the perimeter area of Wembley Stadium, before the start of the Euro 2020 final.

  Sports

  Jul 11, 2021
• Denmark soccer player Christian Eriksen stable in hospital after collapsing during match

  Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed near the end of the first half of the match against Finland during the UEFA European Championship Saturday.

  Sports

  Jun 12, 2021
• Soccer’s richest teams to start a European Super League of their own

  Twelve of Europe's top clubs have pledged to join a closed league similar to North America's MLB, NBA and NHL.

  Sports

  Apr 19, 2021
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• Edmonton-raised Alphonso Davies shines in Bayern’s Champions League Barca beatdown

  Canadian teenager Alphonso Davies had a night to remember Friday as Bayern Munich put Barcelona to the sword in a lopsided 8-2 Champions League quarterfinal win.

  Sports

  Aug 14, 2020
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• Racist abuse brings England-Bulgaria Euro 2020 soccer match to a halt — twice

  Bulgaria fans were spotted directing monkey chants at English players.

  News

  Oct 14, 2019