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UEFA & Electronic Arts launch 2021 eChampions League tournament!

The third edition of the eChampions League will kick off in February 2021 as part of the EA SPORTS FIFA 21 Global Series*. The participants, who will be competing on PlayStation®4, will be looking to emulate NYC Chris and Tekkz, who won the inaugural eChampions League and eChampions League Invitational …

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2020/21 UEFA Women’s U-17 & Men’s U-17 Championships cancelled!

In line with previous decisions and based on a constant monitoring of the development of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on UEFA competitions, the UEFA Executive Committee decided, after consultation with all 55 member associations, to cancel and/or postpone some of the 2020/21 youth national team competitions, taking into …

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Renowned French coach Gerard Houllier passes away!

French and European football is mourning the much-respected coach Gérard Houllier, who has passed away at the age of 73. Houllier established his coaching credentials during a six-year stay at northern French club Nœux-les-Mines before taking charge of RC Lens in 1982. He moved on three years later to Paris …

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Access the UEFA Academy online – for free!

People all over the world can now access educational materials via the newly upgraded UEFA Academy Online platform. The UEFA Academy provides opportunities for professionals working in football to raise their game off the pitch through dedicated management training. Its wide range of courses help executives and specialists, including doctors …

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Errea chosen as 2022-26 UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme suppliers!

UEFA will have a new partner – Italian kit suppliers Erreà – for its Kit Assistance Scheme for Europe’s national associations for the period between 2022 and 2026. The partnership will ensure that all of UEFA’s national associations who join the Kit Assistance Scheme will have access to customised matchday …

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UEFA announces moment of silence to mark death of Italy FIFA World Cup hero Paolo Rossi!

European football mourns ‘Pablito’, whose famous hat-trick against Brazil at the 1982 FIFA World Cup launched Italy to a third triumph. A moment of silence will be held at the start of all UEFA matches on Thursday, December 10 in memory of the late, great Paolo Rossi, whose goalscoring heroics …

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UEFA appoints Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector after Paris UCL racism scandal!

An Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to conduct a disciplinary investigation into events that led to the match being abandoned. Following an incident at Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Istanbul Basaksehir FK, UEFA has – after discussion with both clubs – decided on …

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Leipzig to host UEFA EURO 2024 international broadcast centre!

UEFA has selected the Leipziger Messe as the location for the UEFA EURO 2024 international broadcast centre (IBC). European football’s governing body announced its decision in the last few days. As the main work hub for all EURO 2024 media partners during the tournament, the IBC will serve as the …

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Draw made for the European qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup!

Europe’s national teams now know their route to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar following the draw for the preliminary competition, held today in Zurich. All teams within a group will play each other twice in a home-and-away format between March and November 2021. The ten group winners will …

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UEFA celebrates volunteers’ contribution to football!

Read the stories of six volunteers who have helped put on huge football events, and hear how the experiences have shaped their personal and professional lives. From organising accreditation for journalists and photographers to helping fans find their way to the stadium, volunteers play frontline roles in delivering football competitions …

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