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Europe

RB Leipzig & UEFA to test Ticket App ahead of EURO 2024 & UEFA Champions League final!

With its RBL ticket app, RB Leipzig has been an forerunner in innovation since 2020 and is the only Bundesliga club with solely digital access in the stadium. UEFA also wants to utilise this technology in the future and will use it for the first time in 2023 for the …

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UEFA welcomes Opinion of CJEU Advocate General on homegrown players rule!

UEFA welcomes the Opinion of Advocate General Szpunar in case C-680/21 Royal Antwerp Football Club regarding the legality of UEFA’s and the Royal Belgian Football Association’s rules requiring clubs playing in European and Belgian club competitions respectively to register a minimum number of players to be trained locally. The Advocate …

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Manchester United & Real Betis promote sustainability in football!

Manchester United and Real Betis have joined forces this week to promote sustainability in football, ahead of the UEFA Europa League round-of-16 first leg meeting between the sides at Old Trafford. Manchester United legend Wes Brown was joined by Real Betis great Rafael Gordillo as well as representatives from both …

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The 2023 Women in Football Leadership Programme launched!

The 2023 Women in Football Leadership Programme (WFLP) has kicked off with talented women from various football associations across the globe converging in Switzerland. The week-long annual course is jointly run by FIFA, UEFA, and IMD Business School, and is designed to enhance the leadership skills of female decision-makers and …

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UEFA announces special refund scheme for fans of 2022 UEFA Champions League Final in Paris!

With this scheme UEFA will refund fans who had bought tickets and who were the most affected by the difficulties in accessing the stadium. UEFA will implement a special refund scheme for fans who were most affected when accessing the Stade de France on May 28, 2022. Refunds will be …

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International Women’s Day 2023: Europe’s women taking charge!

As the profile of women’s football in Europe continues to rise, so too does that of its referees, who continue to break new ground across the continent and beyond. As we mark the week of International Women’s Day and prepare for the forthcoming quarter-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, …

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Wolfsberger AC relieve head coach Robin Dutt of his duties!

Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger AC have announced the separation from head coach Robin Dutt after their 1-2 defeat to TSV Hartberg. On Saturday evening, after the game against TSV Hartberg, there was a conversation between Wolfsberger AC president Dietmar Riegler and head coach Robin Dutt, during which it was decided …

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The CFCB renders decisions on overdue payables!

The First Chamber of the UEFA Club Financial Control Body has finalised its first assessment of the solvency requirements based on the new UEFA Club Licensing & Financial Sustainability Regulations. The First Chamber of the UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB First Chamber) announced that eleven clubs, Aris Thessaloniki FC …

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adidas launch the 90s Football Icons Collection!

adidas have revealed the latest iteration of its football Icons jersey collection, featuring throwback replica designs for some of its leading clubs and federations. Inspired by a nineties football era that enthralled a generation and defined style both on and off the pitch, the range dives into some of each …

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UEFA to launch RFI followed by RFP for draw services for competitions from 2024!

UEFA will be launching a tender process for the provision of draw services for UEFA competitions from 2024 onwards. UEFA will shortly be launching a tender process for the provision of the draw services for certain UEFA competitions from 2024 onwards, including men’s and women’s club and national team competitions. …

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