The governing body of European football, UEFA, has thrown its support behind the Oceania Football Confederation’s fundraising campaign for Tonga, Li’oa Ma’a Tonga – Give your all for Tonga. UEFA confirmed its support for the campaign on Tuesday. “We will make a financial contribution and strongly encourage other members of …
Read More »Green transport solution for fans wins innovation accolade!
The finalists of the UEFA-backed Reimagine Football initiative presented their sustainability solutions with a Dutch start-up collaboration chosen as the stand-out proposal by European football’s governing body. A solution which rewards fans for using sustainable transport to stadiums has been named as the leading proposition from the 12 finalists of …
Read More »2022 European calendar: Match and draw dates for all UEFA competitions!
Here comes the 2022 European football calendar which includes match and draw dates for all UEFA competitions. January 19 January–6 February: UEFA Futsal EURO 2022 final tournament 28 January: UEFA Women’s Futsal EURO final tournament draw February 3–12 February: FIFA Club World Cup 8/9 February: UEFA Youth League play-offs 14 …
Read More »UEFA invites bids to stage EURO 2032 finals!
European football governing body UEFA has invited bids from potential host nations to stage the UEFA EURO 2032 finals. The process to find the host nation(s) for the UEFA EURO 2032 finals will to run concurrently with bids to host the UEFA EURO 2028. UEFA EURO 2020 was only held …
Read More »UEFA officially certified as EQUAL-SALARY employer!
UEFA is honoured to announce that it has become the first sports organisation to achieve the EQUAL-SALARY employer certification, following an audit conducted by independent auditor PwC, under the process and official methodology of the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation. This official certification is the result of UEFA’s actions taken over the last …
Read More »Independent study on biennial FIFA World Cup reveals negative economic effects for football!
An independent study conducted by the renowned consultancy firm Oliver & Ohlbaum at the request of UEFA, assesses the economic impact that a biennial World Cup and a new International Match Calendar, for both men’s and women’s football, designed in accordance with the project presented by FIFA would have on …
Read More »UEFA unveils sustainability strategy focusing on human rights and the environment!
‘Strength through Unity’ aims to inspire, activate and accelerate collective action to respect human rights and the environment within the context of European football through to 2030. UEFA has announced the launch of its innovative Football Sustainability Strategy 2030 – ‘Strength through Unity’, a long-term commitment by UEFA. Through its …
Read More »Khalida Popal, Juan Mata & Germany’s DFB honoured with UEFA #EqualGame Awards!
UEFA have presented three #EqualGame Awards to celebrate outstanding work in promoting inclusion and diversity in football. The winners – Khalida Popal, Juan Mata and the German Football Association (DFB) – have all demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in creating a more open, diverse and accessible game, providing a powerful example …
Read More »Draw for 2022/23 UEFA Nations League held!
The draw for the league phase of the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League has pitted UEFA EURO 2020 finalists Italy and England together alongside Germany in Group A3 in what is the strongest of the groups. The draw for the league phase of the third edition of the UEFA Nations League …
Read More »UEFA & CONMEBOL renew & extend Memorandum of Understanding!
UEFA and CONMEBOL yesterday signed a renewed and extended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) lasting until June 30, 2028, following on from the successful MoU of February 2020. While the terms of the original agreement remain, this renewed MoU also contains specific provisions related to the opening of a shared UEFA/CONMEBOL …
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