At the end of a memorable day marked by a spirit of sportsmanship and inclusion, Finland triumphed 2-1 over the Republic of Ireland in the final of the 2023 UNITY EURO CUP. This year’s UNITY EURO CUP once again lived up to its promise of inclusion and empowerment for the …
Read More »Constant vigilance to protect football’s integrity!
Ahead of the 2023 UEFA Nations League Finals, UEFA’s European football anti-match-fixing working group held its annual meeting in Rotterdam to address the constantly evolving threats to the game’s integrity and how to combat them most effectively. The meeting brought together leading anti-match-fixing stakeholders from sport, government, law enforcement and …
Read More »UEFA RESPECT FORUM 2023: promoting sustainability in European football!
UEFA will stage its inaugural RESPECT FORUM next week, bringing together 200 industry experts and stakeholders actively advancing social and environmental sustainability across European football. Streamed live from the German Football Association (DFB) headquarters on June 28/29, the Forum will explore how the game can help “inspire, activate and accelerate …
Read More »UEFA anti-doping programme goes from strength to strength!
UEFA recently staged a two-day seminar for more than 50 doping control officers (DCOs) as part of the organisation’s continued training programme, which ensures the highest level of anti-doping procedures in European sport. Responsible for conducting all matchday and out-of-competition testing, DCOs are a central cog in the delivery of …
Read More »UEFA launches FootbALL programme to highlight importance of diversity and inclusion in European football!
The FootbALL programme highlights the power of football to drive positive social change across European communities and advocates that the game is open to all to enjoy, play, learn and develop. The launch of FootbALL marks the beginning of an extensive programme which will ensure an era of inclusive and …
Read More »New UEFA match official kits by Macron to debut at UEFA Champions League final!
The new UEFA match official kit, designed and made by Macron, the “Official UEFA Referee Match Kit Supplier”, will be seen for the first time at the long-awaited UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter on Saturday the 10th of June at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium. The Macron …
Read More »FIFA reiterates call for global unity in battle against abuse in sport!
Speaking at a hearing of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), members of FIFA’s senior management team have restated the global governing body of football’s stance in calling for a multi-sport, multi-stakeholder international solution. The hearing, which took place at Portcullis House in Westminster, UK, followed an …
Read More »UEFA takes on air pollution with the Cleaner Air, Better Game campaign!
This summer, UEFA will once again build on the Under-21 EURO’s exposure to highlight the growing issue of air pollution and the threat it poses to our health and our game. Michele Uva, UEFA’s sustainability director, sheds light on the campaign’s significance and outlines the tournament’s planned actions in collaboration …
Read More »442oons VIDEO: Frontmen XI – Europe vs South America – 5-A-Side (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its the Frontmen XI season five with a 5-A-Side match between Europe and South America.
Read More »UEFA Football Board urges more clarity on handball rule!
The UEFA Football Board held its inaugural meeting at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland, reflecting on various topics, including the Laws of the Game and refereeing matters such as the line of intervention, VAR, the handball rule and player behaviour. In an engaging and constructive discussion, the …
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