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Europe
Spurs sack Mourinho after reported refusal to take training over Super League protest
April 19 – Jose Mourinho, who joined Tottenham Hotspur 17 months ago with a point to prove having been sacked from his previous two jobs, went the same way today after failing to live up to expectations and persisting with a playing style that was anathema to the fans.
Czech politico complains to UEFA over Kúdela’s ‘unprecedented’ racism ban
By Andrew Warshaw
April 16 – The 10-game ban meted out by UEFA to Slavia Prague’s international defender Ondrej Kudela for racist abuse has prompted a remarkable intervention by the Czech government as one of the most high-profile recent cases of discrimination on the pitch continues to rumble on.
Kúdela to miss Euros as UEFA hands him 10-match ban for racist abuse of Kamara
By Andrew Warshaw
April 15 – One of the most contentious recent incidents of racist abuse in European football has been resolved with UEFA meting out a 10-match ban to Slavia Prague’s Czech international defender Ondřej Kúdela.
UEFA set to change to away-goals rule for its club championships
April 15 – The away-goals rule that has been in place for 56 years looks set to be significantly tweaked by UEFA, according to unconfirmed reports.
Belgian FA rejects top tier club licenses for Oostende and Mouscron
April 15 – KV Oostende and Mouscron have both had their club license applications for next season Belgian top flight rejected, the Belgian FA (KBVB) announced on Wednesday.
Liverpool crash into Real’s defensive wall, Man City, Chelsea and PSG progress
April 15 – European powerhouse Real Madrid drew 0-0 with Liverpool following a gutsy performance at Anfield to reach the last four of the Champions League.
Liverpool working with police to identify Real Madrid bus attackers
April 15 – Liverpool have condemned the attack on Real Madrid’s bus before their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday as “unacceptable and shameful”.
Covid financing: Lyon outline player share deal in lieu of monthly pay cheque
April 13 – French Ligue 1 Olympique Lyonnais have outlined plans for their players to take up to 25% of their salaries in OL Groupe shares rather than as cash.
Tebas takes seat on UEFA’s exco alongside sparring partner Rubiales
April 13 – Javier Tebas, the outspoken and controversial head of Spain’s La Liga, is set to join UEFA’s executive committee – sitting alongside his nemesis, Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales.
Perez keeps grip on Real Madrid presidency until 2025
April 13 – Florentino Perez (pictured) has been re-elected as Real Madrid president for a fifth consecutive term in office, the Spanish club announced on Tuesday.
National League hammers its clubs for failing to complete fixtures during the pandemic
By Andrew Warshaw
April 12 – In what amounts to one of the most draconian and insensitive rulings in non-league football, 17 English clubs have been punished for failing to meet fixture obligations – in the middle of a pandemic.
Italian legend De Rossi hospitalised
April 4 – Former Italy captain Daniele De Rossi, now the national team’s technical coach, has been admitted to an infectious diseases hospital with pneumonia symptoms after testing positive for coronavirus.
McAllister emphasises her football credentials in bid for UEFA seat at FIFA Council
April 9 – Laura McAllister, the Football Association of Wales nominee for Europe’s female place on the FIFA Council, has launched her manifesto ahead of the election on April 20, highlighting her experience in football and how that, along with her professional skills, make her the ideal candidate to represent UEFA’s 55 member nations at the top table of world football.
Azeri guarantee UEFA that Baku stadium can be at least 50% full for Euros
April 9 – With UEFA due to decide a list of venues for the delayed Euro 2020 tournament at their executive committee on April 19, Azerbaijan has guaranteed 50% of total fan attendance at Baku’s Olympic Stadium for this summer’s finals.