Europe

FIFA President hosts the Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas in Zurich to discuss several key topics; Vice-President Schinas was also joined by the EU Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Petros Mavromichalis as part of his delegation; Among the topics on the agenda were the 2022 FIFA World Cup …

The finalists of the UEFA-backed Reimagine Football initiative presented their sustainability solutions with a Dutch start-up collaboration chosen as the stand-out proposal by European football’s governing body. A solution which rewards fans for using sustainable transport to stadiums has been named as the leading proposition from the 12 finalists of …

Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Iran international Sardar Azmoun. The 27-year-old centre-forward’s contract at Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg runs out in the summer and will not be extended. He will join the Werkself for the 2022/23 season on a deal until June 30, 2027. “We’re delighted to have completed …

The portfolio of Macron ‘branded’ international football federations has been further enriched by the entry of the Georgian Football Federation. The technical partnership agreement between The Hero company, a leading international brand in the teamwear sector, and the Georgian Football Federation, foresees the supply of technical clothing and match kits …

The 2020/21 UEFA Foundation for Children Activity report shows the power of football to change lives despite the adversity brought about by the ongoing pandemic. The report highlights stories from children around the world who have benefitted from an array of UEFA Foundation projects. The COVID-19 pandemic that brought the …

Ahead of the tournament’s 50th anniversary, UMBRO Norway and the Norway Cup partner with one another again. Since 1972, the prestigious Norway Cup has been a highlight of the global youth Football calendar with thousands of youth teams descending on the Ekebergsletta playing fields near Oslo once a year. Played …

Germany’s first away game of 2022 will be another installment of the classic rivalry with the Netherlands. Hansi Flick’s team will play their neighbours in the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on March 29. Three days before that, Germany will host Israel in Sinsheim. Hansi Flick stated, “I’m really pleased …

The devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are clearly reflected by the financial performance indicators of the champions of Europe’s six prominent leagues in the past season. All six champions scrutinised in our report have now recorded a decrease in their operating revenues: Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Porto registered a …