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EU Parliament enters battle to protect European football from invasive species

October 7 – The adoption of the report and resolution on “the role of EU policies in strengthening the European Sports Model” by the European Parliament, has been welcomed by both UEFA and the European Leagues Association.

UEFA said it is “a clear commitment to protect and strengthen the principles that define football in Europe: solidarity, open competitions, sporting merit, sustainability, inclusiveness, integrity and territoriality.”

Governance

David Kogan named a chair of UK’s Independent Football Regulator

October 7 – The UK government has appointed David Hogan as the first chair of English football’s new independent regulator.

Europe

UEFA rubberstamps LaLiga and Serie A playing overseas, but says it takes fans’ side

October 7 – UEFA has begrudgingly given LaLiga and Serie A the greenlight to play two regular season games in the USA and Australia. UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said its decision was “regrettable”, “exceptional” and should “not be seen as setting a precedent”.

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UEFA to seek more consultation before greenlighting Italian and Spanish league matches overseas

September 12 – UEFA has delayed a decision to greenlight Italian and Spanish league matches abroad, citing the need to consult with stakeholders.

After the European governing body’s executive committee meeting in Tirana, Albania, a UEFA statement said: “The Executive Committee discussed the requests from the RFEF and FIGC to approve the playing of one domestic league match each outside the home country, in particular outside the UEFA territory. The committee acknowledged it as an important and growing issue but expressed the desire to ensure that it has the views of all stakeholders before coming to a final decision.

Europe

UEFA’s top table head to Tirana to decide host cities and Women’s Nations League bonus pot

September 8 – UEFA’s Executive Committee is meeting in Tirana, Albania, this Thursday with two major items on the agenda, the bonus payments for the 2025 Women’s Nations League finals, and confirmation of the hosts for the 2027 Champions League Final.

Europe

UEFA boss Čeferin opens up on major issues from war to calendar and peace with FIFA

September 3 – In a wide-ranging interview UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin addressed the major issues facing football in Europe from geo-political to the international calendar, and UEFA’s relationship with FIFA. He also ruled out any talk of his running for the FIFA presidency.

Ceferin spoke to Politico ahead of the UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco last week and was quick to criticise ‘reckless politicans’ for the instability in the world and the loss of life being witnessed in Gaza and the Ukraine.

Europe

UEFA opens disciplinary against Maccabi Haifa and Rakow after ‘Murderers since 1939’ banner flashpoint

August 18 – Israel’s Maccabi Haifa and Poland’s Rakow Czestochowa have been charged by UEFA following the Conference League playoff game on Thursday that saw Haifa fans unveil a banner that incited a confrontation with Rakow Czestochowa that turned into a minor brawl.

The Maccabi Haifa banner read ‘Murderers since 1939’ in English shown – a clear jibe at the Poles for the treatment of jews and the death camps of the Nazi-occupied Poland during the Second World War.

Europe

Cypriot FA adopts 3-step racist protocols into disciplinary rules

August 18 – The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) is to adopt the full FIFA regulations and protocols concerning racist or similar conduct occurring during football matches.

Europe

UEFA launches Gaza initiatives focussed on humanitarian missions for children

August 13 – Last weekend UEFA’s tribute to the late Suleiman Al-Obeid, the former Palestinian national team player killed in Gaza at the hands of Israel military forces, triggered questions from Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah to the European body and wider calls for Israel’s suspension from international football.

Europe

Crystal Palace appeal to CAS over Europa League exclusion

July 23 – Crystal Palace have taken their fight with UEFA over their demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) with an appeal.

Europe

Brutal sanction for Montenegrin club found guilty of match-fixing

July 17 – UEFA has delivered its verdict on Montenegrin club FK Arsenal Tivat, and it is brutal. Banned from European competition for ten years. Half a million euros in fines. Life bans for key figures.

Europe

UEFA confirm Crystal Palace will be dropped from Europa League to Conference League next season

July 11 – The only route left open for Crystal Palace to retain their Europa League spot next season is through an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after UEFA ruled today that multi-club ownership rules had been breached at March 1, UEFA’s deadline given to the clubs to resolve the ownership conflict.

Europe

UEFA launches joint study into impact of increased player workload

June 29 – With the Club World Cup now in the last 16 stages and European clubs dominating, UEFA, supported by the European Club Association, European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe, has launched a “scientific and data-driven” study into player workload and welfare.

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UEFA to decide on Palace’s Europa League fate tonight

June 27 – Crystal Palace are sitting in UEFA’s naughty corner today (Friday), waiting to discover if they’ll be allowed to play in next season’s Europa League – because John Textor’s multi-club empire is infringing on UEFA’s rules.

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Forest look to clip Eagles’ high flying European wings

June 11 – The gloves are off at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest have challenged Crystal Palace’s Europa League qualification, asking UEFA clarify whether the Eagles should even be allowed to fly in European competition next season.