Europe

FIFA World Rankings: India stay 104th, Belgium stay No. 1!

Earlier today, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the December rankings, India stay in 104th behind Mauritania, but ahead of Cyprus; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. 1. India have 1183 points, the same as …

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Scottish Premiership postpone matchdays due to COVID-19!

The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has today announced that the December 29 and January 2/3 Premiership fixture rounds have been postponed to January 17/18 and February 1/2 respectively. The Boxing Day Premiership fixtures will go ahead as planned, including St Johnstone v Celtic, which is being broadcast live on …

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UEFA officially certified as EQUAL-SALARY employer!

UEFA is honoured to announce that it has become the first sports organisation to achieve the EQUAL-SALARY employer certification, following an audit conducted by independent auditor PwC, under the process and official methodology of the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation. This official certification is the result of UEFA’s actions taken over the last …

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Germany to face Israel in friendly in Sinsheim!

After the UEFA Nations League draw last Thursday, the national team now know their opponents for March 26 in Sinsheim – their first fixture of 2022. Hansi Flick’s side will take on Israel at the PreZero Arena. The two countries have played four times in the past, with Germany winning …

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Independent study on biennial FIFA World Cup reveals negative economic effects for football!

An independent study conducted by the renowned consultancy firm Oliver & Ohlbaum at the request of UEFA, assesses the economic impact that a biennial World Cup and a new International Match Calendar, for both men’s and women’s football, designed in accordance with the project presented by FIFA would have on …

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UEFA unveils sustainability strategy focusing on human rights and the environment!

‘Strength through Unity’ aims to inspire, activate and accelerate collective action to respect human rights and the environment within the context of European football through to 2030. UEFA has announced the launch of its innovative Football Sustainability Strategy 2030 – ‘Strength through Unity’, a long-term commitment by UEFA. Through its …

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Khalida Popal, Juan Mata & Germany’s DFB honoured with UEFA #EqualGame Awards!

UEFA have presented three #EqualGame Awards to celebrate outstanding work in promoting inclusion and diversity in football. The winners – Khalida Popal, Juan Mata and the German Football Association (DFB) – have all demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in creating a more open, diverse and accessible game, providing a powerful example …

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UEFA & CONMEBOL renew & extend Memorandum of Understanding!

UEFA and CONMEBOL yesterday signed a renewed and extended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) lasting until June 30, 2028, following on from the successful MoU of February 2020. While the terms of the original agreement remain, this renewed MoU also contains specific provisions related to the opening of a shared UEFA/CONMEBOL …

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442oons VIDEO: 2021/22 UEFA Champions League – Round 16 draw reactions (Parody)!

I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its about a parody of reactions to the Round of 16 draw of the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League.

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