The introduction of Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) in the UEFA Champions League group stage, clarified offside guidelines and instructions to protect football’s image mark the start of the 2022/23 season for Europe’s top referees. The match officials head into a packed season of European assignments with a clarion call from …
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On Thursday, September 1 a horrific act of gun violence against the people and property of the Turkish Football Association (TFF) occurred at the TFF’s headquarters in Istanbul. As much as we are relieved that these acts resulted in no injuries, we regret that there are still people capable of …
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The Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) First Chamber, chaired by Sunil Gulati, announced today a series of decisions involving clubs that participated in the 2021/22 UEFA club competitions. The CFCB First Chamber found that AC Milan (ITA), AS Monaco (FRA), AS Roma (ITA), Beşiktaş JK (TUR), FC Internazionale Milano (ITA), …
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UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 brought unprecedented interest in the tournament with record stadium attendances, huge numbers of TV viewers and fans following the action online like never before. With the Legacy Programme in full swing in England, the tournament will also have an impact for many years to come. UEFA, …
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This season’s UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League will feature 96 clubs, who are representing 36 of UEFA’s 55 member associations. The group stages of UEFA’s main three men’s club competitions – the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Europa Conference …
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The 2023 UEFA Champions League final identity for Istanbul will be officially unveiled today at this season’s group stage draw. The final design features local elements from the host city in combination with iconic aspects of the competition. The 2023 identity is part of a series of final designs crafted …
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UEFA have announced the winners of the categories of UEFA Men’s Player of the Year, UEFA Women’s Player of the Year, UEFA Men’s Coach of the Year and UEFA Women’s Coach of the Year. UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Real Madrid CF striker Karim Benzema has been crowned 2021/22 …
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Good crossing, ball-playing defenders, high pressing and five up front – these were just some of the key trends that shaped last season’s UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women’s Champions League and UEFA Europa League. Covering over 180 matches across last season’s UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women’s Champions League and UEFA …
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Aleksander Čeferin has paid tribute to one of the world’s all-time leading football coaches, Arrigo Sacchi, by selecting him as the winner of the 2022 UEFA President’s Award. Aleksander Čeferin, UEFA President, said, “This award recognises professional excellence and furthermore, it honours the legacy left by exceptional individuals in the …
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Following the announcement last week of the nominees for the UEFA men’s player and coach awards, UEFA has today announced the names of the top three nominees for the 2021/22 UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award. The award winner will be announced at the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group …
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