UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and European Parliament President David Sassoli met by videoconference today and highlighted how European football plays an important role in Europe’s recovery and the achievement of social and societal objectives. They committed UEFA and the European Parliament to work together to promote inclusion and safeguard solidarity …
Read More »UEFA Executive Committee agenda for December meeting!
The UEFA Executive Committee will hold its next videoconference meeting on the afternoon of Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 13:00 to 16:00 CET. The main items on the agenda are: Appointment of hosts for the following competitions: – 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals – 2022 UEFA Europa Conference League Final …
Read More »UEFA preliminary draw for 2022 FIFA World Cup: seeded teams confirmed!
As excitement mounts ahead of the UEFA preliminary draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup that is due to take place on December 7 at 18:00 CET as a virtual event in Zurich, Belgium were today confirmed as the top-seeded team in Pot 1 following the publication of the FIFA/Coca-Cola …
Read More »UEFA president’s tribute to Diego Maradona!
Universally acknowledged as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Diego Maradona has passed away. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Diego Maradona, one of world football’s greatest and most iconic figures. I was in touch recently to wish him …
Read More »The 2020 UEFA Grassroots Awards: celebrating winners across Europe!
Winners from Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Italy and Poland have been honoured in the 2020 UEFA Grassroots Awards. The awards recognise leaders, clubs and projects throughout Europe for their outstanding commitment and contribution to grassroots football, celebrating some unsung heroes at the bedrock of the game. “Grassroots football is crucial to …
Read More »Georgian academy founder gains UEFA Grassroots Awards leader prize!
UEFA chose to honour Jessy Surmava with its Best Grassroots Leader award for his vision and determination in establishing a football school in Martvili, a small town in Samegrelo province in western Georgia. Surmava began planning his town’s first-ever football school in 2011 with the goal of increasing participation in …
Read More »UEFA Grassroots Awards: Recognition for Copenhagen community club!
Frederiksberg Boldklub, in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, are the 2020 UEFA Grassroots Award winners for Best Grassroots Club. Founded in 1912, FB demonstrate an inclusive approach to the game, running teams for people of all abilities – boys and girls, juniors and seniors. Frederiksberg promote fair play among all …
Read More »UEFA Foundation: 55 children’s projects approved!
On Wednesday, November 18, the UEFA Foundation for Children’s board of trustees, chaired by the UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin, met via videoconference to discuss new projects and the institution’s future. The Foundation’s fifth anniversary is an opportunity to review its past activities and reflect on the future. Despite the COVID-19 …
Read More »The 2020 UEFA Grassroots Awards set to be announced!
UEFA shines a light on the unsung local heroes of Europe’s most popular sport this week with the announcement of its 2020 Grassroots Awards. Each year, the awards showcase the people, projects and places that ensure everyone, regardless of their age, ability, gender or background, can play football in a …
Read More »UEFA helping players consider their next steps!
UEFA has this week launched a new programme to help footballers coming to the end of their playing careers plan for their professional future. The first edition of the UEFA Assist Career Transition Programme (CTP) kicked off in conjunction with the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), offering players based in …
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