Europe

SCORE project & LALIGA embark on partnership to combat hate speech & racism in sport!

The European SCORE project ‘Sporting Cities Opposing Racism in Europe’, led by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, through the Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia (OBERAXE), is launching a new awareness campaign “This match we will win” today. This pioneering initiative in the fight against racism in …

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Sweden legend Lotta Schelin becomes first UEFA Playmakers ambassador!

Sweden’s all-time top scorer Lotta Schelin has been named as an ambassador for the UEFA Playmakers programme at a special UEFA European Women’s Under-17 Championship event. The Playmakers programme unveiled its first-ever ambassador in Malmo, marking a significant milestone for the grassroots initiative as it continues introducing young girls across …

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Dublin date set to UEFA kick off finals season!

UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin and Football Association of Ireland (FAI) counterpart Paul Cooke look ahead to the UEFA Europa League final. Aleksander Čeferin, UEFA president This match marks the beginning of the season’s most thrilling phase, serving as the first of four eagerly anticipated finals that will conclude another unforgettable …

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UEFA announce first ambassador for UEFA Playmakers programme!

Today in Malmö Sweden, women’s football icon Lotta Schelin was unveiled as the first-ever ambassador for UEFA Playmakers inspired by Disney, marking a significant milestone in the growth of the programme. UEFA Playmakers is the pan-European participation initiative which has used the magic of Disney stories to introduce tens of …

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CFCB concludes the monitoring of overdue payables for the 2023/24 season!

Thirteen clubs have been imposed disciplinary measures due to the existence of overdue payables to other football clubs, employees and/or social/tax authorities. The UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) has finalised its assessment of the “no overdue payables” requirements as defined in the UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Sustainability Regulations. …

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Belgium-Netherlands-Germany 2027 extends congratulations to Brazil!

The BNG2027 team extends its congratulations to the Brazilian FA on being awarded hosting rights for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok. Following an intensive campaign, the football federations of Belgium (RBFA), the Netherlands (KNVB) and Germany (DFB) recognise the quality of the …

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Crystal Palace win 2023/24 Premier League International Cup!

Crystal Palace Under-21s have been crowned champions of the 2023/24 Premier League International Cup. The Young Eagles defeated Jong PSV 1-0 in front of over 2,000 supporters at Selhurst Park on Wednesday, May 15 evening to lift the European trophy for the first time in the club’s history, and garner …

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Lenny Kravitz to headline UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi!

Legendary rockstar Lenny Kravitz will take to the stage ahead of the most anticipated club match of the year between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF on June 1 at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium for the 2024 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi. The four-time GRAMMY Award …

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Julian Nagelsmann names Germany squad for UEFA EURO 2024!

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann announced his provisional squad ahead of this summer’s home European Championships live from the DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum in Berlin on Thursday. FC Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gündogan will captain the 27-man squad. Over the past few days, individual players were revealed to be in the …

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