Tag Archives: Europe

Football unites behind the European sports model!

Within hours of Thursday’s European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgment on the Super League case, clubs, leagues, stakeholders and fan associations voiced their unanimous support for the principles of the European sports model. STAKEHOLDERS European Commission Europe’s core principle is solidarity. Our consistent support of a values-driven European sports model …

Read More »

A22 proposes new open European Club Football competition!

The Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) today announced its ruling in the case regarding the anti-competitive practices of UEFA – ending its 69-year monopoly in cross-border club football in Europe. The CJEU ruling finally gives professional clubs the ability to organize and manage competitions at European level …

Read More »

UEFA releases 2022/23 Respect Report!

he UEFA Respect Report provides an annual comprehensive insight into how European football’s governing body is building a more sustainable future for European football. UEFA’s efforts included the important step of nurturing European football’s growing sustainability community by encouraging member associations to develop their own dedicated strategies. In total, 46 …

Read More »

UEFA sets new benchmark for good governance of European football!

Introduction of National Associations Governance Framework will strengthen standards and bolster sustainability across UEFA’s 55 member associations. UEFA has underlined its role as the flagbearer of football governance in Europe with the introduction of a new framework setting best practice standards for its 55 member associations. Approved by UEFA’s Executive …

Read More »

Global Refugee Forum: UEFA’s commitment to inclusion!

The Global Refugee Forum, organised by the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR, is the world’s largest international gathering on refugee matters. Taking place every four years, it provides the opportunity for states, and stakeholders such as sports organisations, to pledge tangible contributions toward providing hope for people who are forcibly displaced, …

Read More »

UEFA introduces a new initiative to better understand ACL injuries!

UEFA has announced the introduction of a new initiative centred around awareness and prevention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The initiative is the result of UEFA’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of female athletes, and an ongoing effort to make the game safer for players. This type of …

Read More »

UEFA ExCo takes decision on Women’s Football in Europe!

The UEFA Executive Committee on Friday, December 1 in Hamburg approved a number of decisions on Women’s Football in Europe. UEFA women’s club competitions The UEFA Executive Committee approved a new format for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, consisting of an 18-team league phase with three home and three away …

Read More »

A united front against match-fixing!

UEFA joined forces with the Hellenic Football Federation (HFF), the Council of Europe, the International Olympic Committee, Interpol and the Greek National Platform for Sport Integrity (EPATHLA) to organise Sport Integrity Week, an international forum that brings together leading actors committed to combating the manipulation of sporting competitions. For Angelo …

Read More »

Annual UEFA Club Licensing conference highlights global importance!

Representatives from all 55 member associations, FIFA, sister confederations and football stakeholders gathered at UEFA’s annual Club Licensing conference in Cyprus. The two-day event in Limassol, hosted in collaboration with the Cyprus Football Association (CFA), also welcomed clubs and fan groups in one of the crucial events in European football’s …

Read More »