International Football

1. UEFA convened today an urgent meeting via videoconference with representatives of the European Club Association (“ECA”), European Leagues (“EL”) and FIFPRO Europe (altogether referred to as “the Parties”) to reflect, as a group, on the unique set of circumstances European football is facing as a result of the ongoing …

The world is facing an unprecedented health challenge and clearly a global and collective response is needed. Cooperation, mutual respect and understanding must be the guiding principles for all decision makers to have in mind at this crucial moment in time. Particularly in football, finding appropriate and fair solutions at global …

UEFA today announced the postponement of its flagship national team competition, UEFA EURO 2020, due to be played in June and July this year. The health of all those involved in the game is the priority, as well as to avoid placing any unnecessary pressure on national public services involved …

FIFA has reiterated its support to the World Health Organization (WHO) in fighting the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching an awareness campaign led by six world-renowned coaches, who request everyone across the world to follow five key tactics that tackle the spread of the disease. With tactics playing such a key …

Douala and Rabat will host the inaugural one-match finals of the CAF Champions League 2019/20 and CAF Confederation Cup respectively. The two cities got the nod following evaluation of the submitted bids taking into consideration key facilities such as Infrastructure, Accommodation, Medical amongst others. The newly-built Japoma Stadium in the …

The Asian Football Confederation has congratulated FC Goa, Mohun Bagan and ATK for “winning the season titles in India.” In a letter to the All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das; Dato Windsor John, AFC General Secretary, wrote, “On behalf of the Asian Football Confederation, I would like to …

In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled this week are postponed. This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg matches scheduled on March 17/18, 2020; all UEFA Europa …

Global sportswear giants Nike in an officials said, “The well-being of our teammates and consumers is our top priority so we have decided to close our stores in multiple countries around the world including in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand to limit the spread of …