Tag: UEFA
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All they care about is money – Kevin De Bruyne slams FIFA, UEFA
Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne has spoken out against the demanding schedule this season. The Belgium international is worried about the number of games players will participate in this season. The former Chelsea midfielder specifically criticized FIFA and UEFA for adding more fixtures. De Bruyne’s Manchester City team is expected to compete on all…
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Gareth Southgate gets new job after leaving England role
Gareth Southgate has landed his first job since stepping down as England manager following Euro 2024 this summer. The 53-year-old Englishman resigned after eight years in charge after losing the final 2-1 to Spain. However, Southgate will not be out of work for too long, after UEFA gave him a new appointment ahead of the…
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Euro 2024: UEFA bans seven countries after tournament in Germany
UEFA have announced bans and fines for seven countries who participated at Euro 2024. It issued the ban because of discriminatory behaviour by their fans. Some of the matches at the tournament were marred by incidents of racism and offensive chanting. UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB), in a press statement on Wednesday, confirmed…
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UEFA releases new club rankings [Top 20]
UEFA on Friday published their latest club rankings. The Europe football governing body places Manchester City at number one position, despite their failure to win back-to-back Champions League titles last season. Real Madrid, who won the Champions League last season, are in second position. Bayern Munich are placed in third, despite not winning the Bundesliga…
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Euro 2024: UEFA confirms punishment for England’s Bellingham
UEFA has decided to fine England attacking midfielder, Jude Bellingham, over his x-rated gesture after scoring in the Three Lions’ 2-1 win over Slovakia at Euro 2024. Bellingham has also been given a suspended ban. The Real Madrid star made a lewd gesture after his dramatic late equaliser and insisted afterwards that it was an…
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Euro 2024: UEFA decide on banning Bellingham, Rice ahead of England vs Switzerland clash
UEFA have decided not to ban England duo, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice, following their dramatic 2-1 victory over Slovakia at Euro 2024 on Sunday. The European football governing body have reviewed the report from match officials and have instead opened disciplinary proceedings against the Three Lions for the lighting of fireworks and crowd disturbances.…
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Euro 2024: UEFA sends two referees home
UEFA have sent two Spanish referees home after complaints over their officiating at Euro 2024. According to the Metro UK, the two referees are Alejandro Hernandez and Jesus Gil Manzano. Hernandez was the VAR official who ignored Scotland’s penalty claim in their 1-0 defeat to Hungary last Sunday. Manzano, on the other hand, was criticised…
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UEFA president names world’s best young footballer
UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin has named Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal as the best young footballer in the world. Speaking about Yamal, Ceferin said the the 16-year-old will be the first player he would sign if he owns a football club. “If I owned a club, he’d be the first player I would buy if I had…
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UCL: UEFA includes only four Real Madrid players in team of the season [Full list]
UEFA on Monday included only four Real Madrid stars in the 2023/24 Champions League team of the season. This follows the conclusion of the Champions League final at the weekend, where Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0. The four players are Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Vinicius and Jude Bellingham. Here is the Champions League team…
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UEFA decides on banning Man Utd, Man City from Europa League, UCL
UEFA will permit Manchester United and Manchester City to play in the same European competitions as their sister clubs this season, according to UK Times. UEFA’s Club Financial Control Board (CFCB) are expected to issue the ruling on Monday, but with certain conditions attached. As it stands, the current rules stipulate that no teams can…