An unprecedented number of top-flight domestic games are set to be played on Champions League nights next season with UEFA promising closer co-operation than ever with European leagues to tackle fixture congestion.
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FIFA surprised by lack of European support for victorious Women’s World Cup bid
Football Association chairman Greg Clarke and the other eight European members of the FIFA Council voted against Australia and New Zealand to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Thursday despite it rating as by far the best technical bid.
UEFA members could vote for Colombia to host next Women’s World Cup
European members of the FIFA Council could be set to vote for Colombia to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Thursday ahead of Australia and New Zealand’s far superior technical bid.
UEFA sees October 5 as the day the transfer window should close
UEFA has advised that the 2020 summer transfer window should close no later than October 5.
FA hopeful Wembley will be able to host Champions League final in centenary year
The Football Association is hopeful that Wembley could still stage the Champions League final in its centenary year in 2023 despite the reshuffle needed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
FA chief executive hopes to avoid club v country row over international schedule
Football Assocation chief executive Mark Bullingham does not expect to face a club versus country row in autumn despite UEFA announcing plans to stage Nations League games in what could be the final week of the Premier League’s pre-season.
Aleksander Ceferin unsure if fans can attend Champions League games
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has not given up hope on the prospect of supporters attending the final matches of this season’s Champions League in Lisbon.
Scotland’s Euro 2020 play-off against Israel rearranged for October
Scotland will face Israel on October 8 in their delayed Euro 2020 play-off.
UEFA confirm Lisbon to host latter stages of Champions League
UEFA has confirmed that the culmination of this year’s Champions League will be played out as an eight-team tournament in Lisbon.
WTO report raises fresh doubts over prospective Saudi takeover of Newcastle
The World Trade Organisation has issued a damning indictment of Saudi Arabia’s role in facilitating the transmission of pirate television broadcasts which could have grave implications for the Saudis’ prospective £300million takeover of Newcastle.
Condensed Champions League could be played to a finish in Lisbon
Lisbon looks the favourite to host the final stages of the 2019-20 Champions League.
Manchester City to learn their European fate before start of next season
Manchester City and UEFA will know the outcome of the club’s appeal against a two-year European competition ban before the start of the 2020-21 season.
Football with fans will come back very soon, says UEFA president
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin is certain “good old football with fans will come back very soon” despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Premier League clubs to hold training return vote on Monday
Premier League clubs will vote on a return to training on Monday after Raheem Sterling, Steve Bruce and Eva Carneiro warned against rushing back to action amid the coronavirus crisis.
Raheem Sterling feels players would need full month of training before return
Raheem Sterling has cast doubt over the Premier League’s plan to resume matches next month with many top stars still not back in training.
Alexsander Ceferin predicts most European leagues will complete the season
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin believes most European leagues will be able to finish the season.
UEFA clarify Aleksander Ceferin comments over European qualification
UEFA has dismissed reports that clubs whose leagues have been cancelled this season because of coronavirus face being placed in preliminary rounds of European competitions.
Sporting directors are key in modern football – Michael Johnson
Former Birmingham and Derby defender Michael Johnson believes the sporting director role is vital in order to run a successful football club.
UEFA not thinking about amending Champions League qualification
UEFA has insisted it is not thinking about amending any qualification for the Champions League.
Kevin De Bruyne would consider Man City future if two-year European ban upheld
Kevin De Bruyne has admitted he will consider his future if Manchester City’s two-year ban from European competition stands, but suggested he could stay at the Etihad Stadium even if he faced a year out of the Champions League.