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  No matches organised by UEFA will be played in Israel “until further notice” due to the “current safety and security situation” in the country, European football’s governing body said in a statement.   UEFA has also announced the postponement of Maccabi Haifa’s UEFA Europa League Group F clash with …

The UEFA Champions League is by far the toughest and most prestigious club competition in soccer. Qualifying for the competition is a herculean task in itself, requiring immense consistency in the league and ice-cool temperament in the qualifying rounds. Once that part is taken care of, the real challenge presents …

The most revered cup competition in Europe, the UEFA Champions League, has the capability to turn stars into superstars, and superstars into legends. If one keeps turning up, year after year, and manages to put on a show for fans, the competition rewards them with immortality, a sense of unparalleled …

Although it may not seem like it, scoring a penalty is one of the most difficult tasks in soccer. Yes, scoring a goal from open play requires more awareness and agility, but winning the mental battle against the goalkeeper during a penalty kick is not any easier. Things get infinitely …

England Women’s team manager, Sarina Wiegman slammed the Spanish FA and Luis Rubiales during her speech at a UEFA presentation ceremony on Thursday,  August 31. Wiegman won the UEFA Women’s Coach of the Year award after she guided the Lionesses to victory at Euro 2022 last summer. After receiving her …

UEFA has criticised the increase in stoppage time across Europe, highlighting their concern for player welfare.  In order to compensate for time-wasting and lost minutes in games, leagues such as the Premier League and EFL have adopted policies to encourage match officials to add as much time onto the end …

The UEFA Champions League is by far the most competitive and prestigious tournament in soccer. The cream of the crop in Europe competes for the “Big Ears” over nine odd months, showing their grit, passion, and, of course, quality. To win the competition, teams not only need to prove their …

Barcelona are no longer a top 10 club in Europe according to UEFA LaLiga giants Barcelona have dropped out of the top 10 clubs in Europe, according to UEFA’s latest coefficients released ahead of the 2023/24 season.  Barcelona suffer effects of continental failures The Catalan club’s recent failures in the …

UEFA has banned Juventus from competing in the Europa Conference League this season due to financial irregularities.   The expulsion of Juventus from the third-tier Europa Conference League was expected because of a false accounting case that already saw the two-time European champions deducted 10 points in Serie A. That …

European football’s governing body, UEFA has shortened the name of its third-tier competition from “Europa Conference League” to “Conference League” saying the change will take place from the 2024-25 season.   In a statement released Wednesday night, June 28, UEFA also said the  2024 and 2025 champions league finals will …