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UEFA and its 55 member associations stand as one. We unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. The World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product. It is one of football’s greatest sporting legacies. It …

Below the UEFA statement on The Times article regarding the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal! This crosses a line that football’s governing institutions should never cross. UEFA takes it extremely seriously. So should every national football association. So should every stakeholder: leagues, clubs, players, supporters, governments and everyone who cares about …

FC Bayern have signed Ismael Saibari (25) from PSV Eindhoven. The forward is currently on national team duty for Morocco at the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. He will move from the Dutch champions to Munich after the tournament. Saibari has been handed a contract until 30 …

Following the approval by the FIFA Council last December of a U-15 tournament for boys and girls as part of FIFA’s unwavering commitment to promoting the youth game, the Bureau of the Council has appointed Azerbaijan as the host of the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026. While the …

Betano has been named as an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ for Europe and South America thanks to a new partnership between FIFA and Kaizen Gaming’s lead brand. The international showpiece tournament taking place across Canada, Mexico and the United States from Thursday, 11 June until …

FC Porto continues to strengthen its international expansion strategy with the launch of a new Dragon Force by FC Porto academy in Bengaluru, India, in partnership with Alchemy International Football Academy. FC Porto President André Villas-Boas states that “this new project represents another solid step in the club’s internationalization process, …

Ten European national teams from across Europe will take to the pitch in newly designed kits created by adidas, the new supplier for the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme. Established in 2007, the scheme provides match and training wear to small and medium-sized national associations, ensuring their teams can appear in …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s pursuit of nurturing elite refereeing talent has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of Asian officials to the upcoming UEFA Women’s U17 Championship and UEFA U17 Championship. These appointments follow the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two confederations, aimed at strengthening the …

UEFA and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), designed to support the sustainable development of football across Europe and Africa. The agreement underlines the guiding principles shared by the two confederations, highlighting the game’s role in promoting inclusion, participation and social cohesion, …