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With 204 member associations still in the race for a berth at the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar, AFC House in Kuala Lumpur is set to take centre stage on July 17, 2019, when 40 Asian member associations will learn their fate during the draw for the second round of …
Read More »Digital audience figures rocket as fans flock to watch UEFA U-21 finals!
Digital viewership of the UEFA European U21 finals in Italy reached new levels across Europe, with the all-time record audience for the tournament broken in Germany. With players of the stature of Spain’s Dani Ceballos, Moise Kean of Italy and Serbia’s Luka Jovic, who recently sealed a move to Real …
Read More »UEFA’s keeps continued commitment to developing women’s football!
With seven of the eight quarterfinalists at the FIFA Women’s World Cup having come from Europe, the solid development foundations laid by UEFA, its national associations and clubs seem to be bearing fruit. Women’s football in Europe is flourishing. With the FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals due to get under …
Read More »Speakers from FPF, UEFA, FIFA, FFF, FC Sevilla & COPA90 confirm for Soccerex Europe!
Senior leaders from FIFA, UEFA, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), the French Football Federation (FFF), Sevilla FC and COPA90 are among the latest speakers confirmed for Soccerex Europe on September 5/6 in Oeiras, Portugal as part of the first Conference Brochure for the event. The two-day football business event is …
Read More »UEFA launches free-to-air OTT digital platform!
UEFA has officially unveiled its new Over The Top (OTT) streaming platform – a first for a football governing body – which is aimed at giving viewers greater access to live and on-demand video content from a variety of competitions. The service, which is named UEFA.tv, will initially provide football …
Read More »UEFA EURO 2020 volunteer programme application phase opens!
With the UEFA European Football Championship celebrating its 60th anniversary, and a unique final tournament set to be hosted by 12 European cities, the ‘One Year To Go’ milestone for UEFA EURO 2020 has provided the opportunity to open the global application process for the event’s volunteer programme. UEFA, together …
Read More »UEFA EURO 2020 prepares for ‘One Year To Go’ celebrations!
Events to mark ‘One Year To Go’ until UEFA EURO 2020 are taking place in 12 European cities, with the launch of ticketing, hospitality and volunteering applications also taking place on Wednesday, June 12. “Our intention was to host a unique EURO to celebrate the 60 years of the competition, …
Read More »Video Assistant Referees ready for UEFA Nations League finals!
For the first time in a UEFA National Team competition, Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be used at the upcoming UEFA Nations League finals in Portugal. The coaches of the four finalist teams received a briefing and share their views on the benefits of VAR. After successful technological testing and …
Read More »The beautiful game, that comes with a side of hugs!
Being a passionate football fan in the stands is almost as draining as being a player, according to 91% of supporters in Turkey, who say watching and celebrating throughout a game is just as emotionally exhausting as playing. This figure forms the basis of one of the most extensive studies …
Read More »UEFA For Players learning initiative to provide footballers with practical career advice!
UEFA has launched its UEFA For Players scheme which aims to offer guidance and essential information to footballers in a number of different areas to ensure their well-being on and off the pitch. Professional football can be a daunting proposition for players at any stage of their career. Aside from …
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