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18 November 2019; Oliver O'Neill of Republic of Ireland in action against Anar Ushmandi of Israel during the UEFA Under-17 European Championship Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Israel at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/S

Israel could face suspension by UEFA next week

Israel's clubs and national teams could be suspended by UEFA next week, according to reports in the UK press.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Joel Ward and Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace celebrate with the trophy at full-time following the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. (Photo

UEFA ruling sees Palace drop down to Conference League

Crystal Palace have been forced to drop down to the Conference League after falling foul of UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership.

Soccer • 11 Jul

WROCLAW, POLAND - MAY 28: Reece James of Chelsea lifts the UEFA Conference League trophy after his team's victory in the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (P

UEFA hits Chelsea and Villa with big fines for spending

Chelsea have been fined almost €31m and Aston Villa €11m for breaching UEFA's financial sustainability regulations, European football's governing body has announced.

Soccer • 04 Jul

Irish referee Hennessy to take charge of Euro U19 final

Irish referee Rob Hennessy will take charge of the Under-19 European Championship final between Spain and the Netherlands on Thursday night (kick-off 8pm).

Soccer • 26 Jun

The Republic of Ireland could have a significant safety net for Euro 2028

Ireland get Euros boost as UEFA confirms host places

The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2028 hopes have been boosted after UEFA confirmed places at the tournament will be reserved for the two best-ranked host nations who don't automatically qualify.

Soccer • 21 May

Michel Platini (pictured) and Sepp Blatter have both denied any wrongdoing in relation to the payment of €1.8million in 2011

Blatter and Platini cleared of fraud charges

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on were acquitted again on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case.

Soccer • 25 Mar

Rangers condemn 'embarrassing' fans over woke banner

Scottish club Rangers have labelled the behaviour of a minority of their fans as "embarrassing" after being charged by UEFA following incidents during last week's Europa League last-16 victory over Fenerbahce at Ibrox.

Soccer • 19 Mar

Julian Alvarez's penalty went in but was subsequently ruled out by VAR for a double-touch on the ball as he slipped

Alvarez furore set to spark double touch penalty review

UEFA says it will hold talks with football's lawmakers over the rules on double touches on penalty kicks after Atletico Madrid's controversial Champions League exit.

Soccer • 13 Mar

Man City surely can't fluff their lines at home to Brugge. Right?

Champions League delivering for UEFA and big clubs

Wednesday night represents the culmination of UEFA's grand plan to reshape the Champions League as 36 teams all kick-off at once on the final day of the league phase.

Soccer • 29 Jan

There was a huge backlash from fans to the proposed European Super League

European Super League looks to relaunch as Unify League

The promoters of the European Super League have contacted UEFA and FIFA to seek official recognition for its new competition.

Soccer • 17 Dec 24

The FAI have been fined €10,000 over the booing of God Save the King

UEFA fine FAI over booing of God Save The King

The FAI has been hit with a €10,000 fine by UEFA due to the home fans booing of God Save The King ahead of Republic of Ireland's Nations League game against England at Aviva Stadium in September.

Soccer • 05 Nov 24

Volunteers pose for a photo at the Uefa Women's Euro 2025 Ticket and Volunteer Launch Event in Switzerland

Uefa sets ticket target as Women's Euros sale opens

Tickets for the women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland went on sale today as Uefa made around 250,000 available to the general public.

Soccer • 01 Oct 24

Shamrock Rovers supporters at the first leg of the UEFA Europa League play-off against PAOK in Greece

Rovers' Euro away tickets €20 as UEFA lowers price caps

UEFA has lowered the cap for away tickets in this season's European competitions, meaning travelling Shamrock Rovers' fans will pay no more than €20 for tickets to their side's Conference League trips to Chelsea, Rapid Vienna and Larne.

Soccer • 02 Sep 24

Croatian fans at their team's draw with Italy

UEFA fines seven countries for fan behaviour at Euros

UEFA has sanctioned the football associations of Albania, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Serbia, Romania and Croatia for their supporters' racist or discriminatory behaviour during Euro 2024.

Soccer • 24 Jul 24

Barnabas Varga received lengthy treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off

UEFA reject criticism of Varga medical treatment

UEFA says there was "no delay" in providing treatment to Hungary's Barnabas Varga during their Euro 2024 match against Scotland following criticism.

Soccer • 24 Jun 24

The EURO 2024 trophy is displayed at the Olympiastadion in Berlin

UEFA confirm 26-player squads for Euro 2024

UEFA executive committee have decided to increase the maximum squad size of the teams participating in EURO 2024 from the original quota of 23 to 26 players.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Teams will be allowed bring extended squads for Euro 2024

26-man squads set to be approved for Euro 2024

UEFA is set to stick with 26-man squads for this summer's Euro 2024 in Germany.

Soccer • 30 May 24

The 2022 Champions League final kick-off was delayed by more than 30 minutes due to chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France

Law firm castigates UEFA over Liverpool fans' claims

UEFA has made "no meaningful efforts" to settle claims on behalf of 1,200 Liverpool fans affected by the chaos surrounding the 2022 Champions League final, a law firm has said.

Soccer • 25 Mar 24

Thousands of Liverpool fans had problems entering the Stade de France for the 2022 Champions League final

UEFA settles Liverpool fans' claims over final chaos

UEFA reached a final settlement on Friday with Liverpool supporters who brought personal injury claims relating to their experience at the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.

Soccer • 23 Mar 24

The Aviva Stadium will take centre stage but the city of Dublin may have issues accomodating an influx of fans

UEFA: Dublin final could prove extremely challenging

UEFA is bracing itself for the "extremely challenging" possibility of a Rangers v Liverpool Europa League final in Dublin.

Soccer • 12 Mar 24

A load of balls...! The Champions League's new format could take hours to sort out

Updated Champions League draw set for overhaul due to expansion

The Champions League draw is set for an overhaul this summer after UEFA worked out it would take "three or four hours" to stage the draw manually under the competition's new format.

Soccer • 12 Mar 24

The Champions League will involve more games from next season

Champions League change overdue by way of 'Swiss Model'

The Champions League will have a new look from next season, with the current group-stage format being replaced by the 'Swiss Model' involving one league of 36 teams. James McMahon outlines the changes that we'll see.

Soccer • 14 Feb 24

Aleksander Ceferin will not be staying on for a fourth UEFA term

Ceferin announces UEFA departure after current term

Aleksander Ceferin has announced he will not stand for a further term as UEFA president in 2027.

Soccer • 08 Feb 24

'I thought it could be a very good thing to try to change this, but it was not seen as that...'

Norway FA boss: Standing against men seen as rebellion

The woman who became the first to stand against men for a position on UEFA's ruling executive committee believes her move was viewed as a "rebellion" by the vast majority of Europe's football federation presidents.

Soccer • 05 Feb 24

Boban's playing career saw him play for AC Milan and feature internationally for Croatia

UEFA's Boban quits over president Ceferin policy shift

UEFA's Chief of Football Zvonimir Boban has said he was leaving European soccer's governing body in protest against its president Aleksandar Ceferin's move to support changes in statutes that would allow him to extend his term in office.

Soccer • 25 Jan 24