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UEFA Europa League knockout debut for VAR system!

The video assistant referee (VAR) system will be used in the forthcoming UEFA Europa League knockout phase. Video assistant referees (VAR) will be deployed in the UEFA Europa League knockout phase, which kicks off on February 20. The decision was taken by the UEFA Executive Committee last September, following the …

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Over one million UEFA EURO 2020 tickets to be distributed to fans’ mobile phones!

In terms of ticket demand, UEFA EURO 2020 is the biggest EURO ever and will bring football closer to the fans than ever before. To enhance the fan experience, tickets will be distributed to fans via a ground-breaking new blockchain-based mobile ticketing system, which will make entry into the stadium …

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India U-17 Women & Romania play out 3-3 friendly draw in Turkey!

The India U-17 women’s national team played out a 3-3 draw against the Romania U-17 women’s side on Sunday, February 16 in a friendly match that took place in Turkler, Turkey. Mariyammal Balamurugan scored a brace for India, with Sumati Kumari scoring the third goal for head coach Thomas Dennerby’s …

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India U-17 Women’s Thomas Dennerby: Expecting a physical battle against Romania!

The India U-17 women’s national team is set to face its Romanian counterpart in a set of two friendly games in Turkler, Turkey – with the first match set to take place on Sunday, February 16. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm IST. Ahead of the challenge, India head coach Thomas …

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Manchester City disappointed by UEFA Adjudicatory Chamber decision!

Manchester City is disappointed but not surprised by yesterday’s announcement by the UEFA Adjudicatory Chamber. The Club has always anticipated the ultimate need to seek out an independent body and process to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of its position. In December 2018, the UEFA …

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Manchester City banned by UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body from European competitions!

English Premier League champions Manchester City FC today, February 14 was informed that they have breached regulations of the UEFA Financial Fair Play and that they would be banned from European club competitions for the next two seasons. UEFA takes note of the decision of the independent Adjudicatory Chamber of …

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UEFA & Disney launch Incredible initiative to help more girls play football through Playmakers!

UEFA and Disney have teamed-up to develop a ground-breaking football programme that uses Disney’s world-renowned storytelling to encourage more young girls to exercise regularly and kickstart a lifelong love of football. Inspired by academic research showing the positive role of storytelling in helping children take up sport, Playmakers also aims …

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