Europe

UEFA and ECA present letter of intent to EU Commissioner!

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and European Club Association (ECA) chairman Andrea Agnelli have yesterday presented a signed letter of intent to the European Union Commissioner for Sport, Tibor Navracsics. Building on their cooperation over recent years, the letter of intent, presented in Brussels, outlines the willingness of UEFA and ECA …

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UEFA ASSIST’s GS Academy kicks off in Africa!

The GS Academy, set up by UEFA ASSIST, aims to support general secretaries from football associations across the globe by providing practical assistance to help develop and strengthen the sport. UEFA ASSIST, in partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has launched the first two editions of its GS …

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Small European FA’s proud of new kits thanks to UEFA’s Kit Assistance Scheme!

Eight European senior and Under-21 national teams are performing in brand new home and away kits, thanks to UEFA’s Kit Assistance Scheme – and each kit, with special national traits, has been launched to positive reactions. A country’s national football team shirt is a source of immense pride – not …

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Professional Football Strategy Council meets in Nyon!

The Professional Football Strategy Council (PFSC), chaired by UEFA President, Aleksander Ceferin, met on Wednesday in Nyon to address a number of issues affecting professional football in Europe. The Council unanimously expressed its desire to strengthen the existing positive and open relationship with UEFA. All members agreed that such unity …

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UEFA issues statement on Financial Fair Play!

European football governing body UEFA issued an official statement yesterday, November 13 regarding Financial Fair Play. Financial Fair Play (FFP) has led to a step change in the health of the finances in European club football. Seven years ago, European clubs had a cumulative debt of €1.7bn. Last year, it …

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Electronic Arts (EA Sports) and UEFA Reveal the eChampions League!

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA Sports) and UEFA have announced the eChampions League, a pivotal tournament expansion to the EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Global Series and a brand new, authentic way for millions of football fans to connect to the UEFA Champions League through the competition. The eChampions League adds to …

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Alipay signs long-term deal to become UEFA national team football sponsor!

UEFA and Alipay, the world’s leading payment and lifestyle platform, announced on Friday, November 9 a new eight-year global partnership, which will include all UEFA national team football competitions from 2018 to 2026. The agreement means Alipay, which is operated by Ant Financial Services Group, will become UEFA’s official global …

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Germany’s Löw names squad ahead of Russia friendly and Netherlands game!

Germany head coach Joachim Löw has announced his 24 players final squad ahead of their friendly against Russia (November 15) in Leipzig and their UEFA Nations League home match against the Netherlands (November 19) in Gelsenkirchen. Due to different reasons missing from the squad are Marc-André ter Stegen (FC Barcelona), …

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