Germany rejects ‘closed’ Champions League

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The German Football League (DFL) has rejected a proposal to create a near-closed Champions League from 2024 onwards, adding to widespread opposition t...

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Guardiola tells Rose not to walk away from football

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged Tottenham Hotspur full back Danny Rose not to let racism win by following through on his plan to walk ...

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Minute’s silence at UEFA games for Sala

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In memory of Emiliano Sala, a minute’s silence will be observed at all Champions League and Europa League games this week, UEFA said on Tuesday. ...

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Ceferin re-elected unopposed as UEFA President

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Slovenian Aleksander Ceferin was re-elected unopposed on Thursday as President of European soccer’s ruling body UEFA for a four-year term at its ann...

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UEFA President Ceferin unopposed for re-election

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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin will run unopposed for re-election as head of European soccer’s governing body in February’s vote. UEFA annou...

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Plans for new global tournaments back on FIFA agenda

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plans for two new global tournaments are back on the agenda at the governing body with soccer officials set to dis...

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VAR to be used in Champions League next season

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UEFA has confirmed the use of video assistant referees (VARs) in the Champions League from next season and plans to use them at Euro 2020, European so...

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VAR set for Champions League introduction

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UEFA plans to use video assistant referees (VARs) in the Champions League from next season but is unlikely to introduce the technology this term, even...

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FIFA to choose North America or Morocco for 2026 World Cup

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FIFA members vote Wednesday on whether to award the 2026 World Cup to a slick North American bid or to Morocco, which has African support to bring foo...

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Fans return 1,000 tickets as Champions League price hikes spell misery

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Real Madrid fans have returned 1,000 tickets for Saturday's Champions League final against Liverpool as spiralling accommodation and travel costs dete...

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UEFA host city for 2020 Champions League final

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Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium will host the 2020 Champions League final, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin confirmed in Kiev on Thursday. The ...

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FIFA gives VAR green light for World Cup

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  Video assistant referee technology (VAR) will make its debut at the World Cup in Russia this summer despite lingering opposition from within...

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World Cup coaches brace for ‘modern life’ of VAR

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World Cup coaches expressed a quiet confidence on Wednesday about Video Assistant Referee technology ahead of its likely adoption for this year's show...

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UEFA call on European leaders to help regulate transfer market

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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has called for greater support from Europe's political leaders to help introduce measures to regulate the transfer m...

Manchester attack scars Europa League final

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Manchester United's preparations for Wednesday's Europa League final were plunged into sadness on Tuesday after a bomb attack at a Manchester pop conc...

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UEFA approves term limits for president, top officials

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European soccer governing body UEFA approved term limits for its top officials, including its president, on Wednesday and agreed that venues for club ...

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La Liga chief dismisses European super league

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The president of Spain's La Liga on Thursday shot down suggestions for a European super league, saying it will likely face stiff resistance from natio...

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CAF President Hayatou battling to survive Ahmad Tsunami

By Jacob Icia,

The wind of change blowing across global football could claim yet another big victim as the continent goes to the polls to elect the new Confederation...

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Trump ban could hit World Cup bid – FIFA chief

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American President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban could make it impossible for his country to host the 2026 World Cup, FIFA president Gianni ...

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Europe’s richest clubs growing faster than smaller rivals

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Europe's top clubs are expanding more rapidly than their smaller rivals, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on Thursday, adding that tighter r...

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