LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Jurgen Klopp at Anfield is unveiled as the new manager of Liverpool FC during a press conference at Anfield on October 9, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) "Who cares?" Jurgen Klopp shrugged. When confronted with the prospect of Europa League football rather than competing against the … Continue reading LIVERPOOL: The Financial Implications of not Qualifying for the Champions League
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UEFA postpones expansion of Euros football tournament from 24 teams to 32
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has decided against expanding the European Championship - for now. They will be sticking with 24 teams as the UK and Ireland jointly bid for the 2028 men's tournament, Sky News understands. The feasibility of enlarging the showpiece event to 32 nations had been explored by European football's … Continue reading UEFA postpones expansion of Euros football tournament from 24 teams to 32
Why UEFA frowned at LGBTQ ideas from Germany defender Mats Hummels and coach Joachim Low
Germany defender Mats Hummels and coach Joachim Low said on Tuesday they would have liked the Allianz Arena to be lit up with the colours of the rainbow before their game against Hungary on Wednesday. Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Pexels.com UEFA refused a request from Munich's mayor for the stadium to be lit up … Continue reading Why UEFA frowned at LGBTQ ideas from Germany defender Mats Hummels and coach Joachim Low
Why UEFA is filing a lawsuit against Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid
UEFA has announced that it is opening disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus for their attempt to create a European Super League and their decision to not back down. The statement read: "Following an investigation conducted by UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspectors in connection with the so-called ‘Super League’ project, disciplinary proceedings have … Continue reading Why UEFA is filing a lawsuit against Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid
UEFA updates on Champions League
UEFA confirmed on Wednesday the new format for this season's Champions League: the quarterfinals, semifinals and final will all be played in Lisbon in August over one game. The four quarterfinals will be played on separate days, spread out between August 12th and August 15th, with the semifinals due to take place on August 18 … Continue reading UEFA updates on Champions League
Why UEFA banned Manchester City
English Premier League champion Manchester City was banned by UEFA from the Champions League for two seasons on Friday for “serious breaches” of spending rules in a seismic ruling against one of world football's wealthiest clubs. The Abu Dhabi-owned team was also fined 30 million euros ($33 million) after an investigation that was sparked by … Continue reading Why UEFA banned Manchester City
Arsenal fans are frustrated
Arsenal were able to salvage what would have been a totally disappointing outing on Saturday, having drawn 2-2 with Southampton in their Premier League fixture. Arsenal currently have 18 points from 13 EPL games, a result which falls below previous records in 1994-95 (19), 2012-13 (20), 2014-15 (20) and 2006-07 (22) seasons. The seeming lack of improvement has angered … Continue reading Arsenal fans are frustrated
Champions League 2019/20: All the group stage fixtures
The 2019/20 UEFA Champions League group stage fixtures have been released: find out who plays who and when. Group stage All kick-off times 21:00 CET unless stated Matchday one Tuesday 17 September Group E: Napoli v Liverpool, Salzburg v Genk Group F: Inter v Slavia Praha (18:55 CET), Dortmund v Barcelona Group G: Lyon v Zenit (18:55 CET), Benfica v Leipzig … Continue reading Champions League 2019/20: All the group stage fixtures
2018/19 UEFA Europa League: Eden Hazard tops list of best 10 players
Eden Hazard has been named the 2018/19 UEFA Europa League Player of the Season. The Belgian attacking midfielder, 28, finished well clear of former Chelsea club-mate Olivier Giroud and Luka Jović – now a team-mate at Real Madrid – to win the third edition of the award, which was announced during the UEFA Europa League group … Continue reading 2018/19 UEFA Europa League: Eden Hazard tops list of best 10 players
Eric Cantona honored by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin
French icon Eric Cantona has been presented with the 2019 UEFA President's Award in Monaco - and was praised by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin for his outstanding sporting and personal qualities. Eric Cantona has been presented with the 2019 UEFA President's Award in Monaco – and the iconic Frenchman was described by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin … Continue reading Eric Cantona honored by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin
Lionel Messi: Champions League facts you should know
Messi has scored 113 goals in 11,289 minutes of European football; that's a goal roughly every 99 minutes and 54 seconds. Here are more UEFA Champions League facts you should know: • The Argentinian has faced 39 different clubs in Europe (from 16 countries), failing to score against six: Atlético Madrid, Benfica, Internazionale Milano, Liverpool, … Continue reading Lionel Messi: Champions League facts you should know
UEFA Champions League: Facts you should know about the semi-finalists
Semi-final matches for the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League are barely 3 days away so we need you to stay updated. Here are few facts on the contenders, including fixtures and latest results. Image shows Danny Rose and Fernando Llorente (R) of Tottenham celebrating their qualification at the end of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final … Continue reading UEFA Champions League: Facts you should know about the semi-finalists
UEFA to charge Neymar over negative referee comments
UEFA is looking into a case with Neymar after the Paris Saint-Germain forward angrily reacted to his side's Champions League elimination to Manchester United on Instagram. Neymar criticized the refereeing performance of Damir Skomina, the Slovenian match official who awarded the English side a controversial penalty in stoppage-time. Marcus Rashford converted the spot-kick to send … Continue reading UEFA to charge Neymar over negative referee comments
Cristiano Ronaldo wins Goal of the Season Award
With a total of 197,496 votes in favor of Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese player has won UEFA’s Goal of the Season ahead of Dimitri Payet who plays for Marseille. Ronaldo was named winner by visitors to UEFA website who selected their best goal of last season. His overhead kick against Juventus (his current club) during … Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo wins Goal of the Season Award
Arturo Vidal reveals why Bayern Munich lost 2 Champions League finals
Arturo Vidal admits nothing hurts like unfulfilled dreams following his 2-time Champions League attempt with Bayern Munich, but the Chile international footballer believes the haunting days are over—by dint of FIFA’s adoption of VAR technology. Image: Arturo Vidal Vidal, who currently plays for Barcelona, says Bayern could have won their last two CL finals … Continue reading Arturo Vidal reveals why Bayern Munich lost 2 Champions League finals
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