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Fans hold up a banner protesting against the European Super League ahead of the Carabao Cup final at Wembley

Audacity of owners encapsulated in Super League plan

What a week it was for the beautiful game as fans fought back against the wishes of a dozen clubs.

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin (L) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino pictured in 2017

Updated Ceferin: Super League 12 can row back on 'huge mistake'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says his organisation strongly disapproves of the European Super League plans while UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said there was still time for the 12 'founder' clubs to change their mind.

Soccer • 20 Apr 21

Real Madrid and Liverpool are both involved in plans for the new Super League

Plans for European Super League announced

Twelve of Europe's biggest soccer clubs and the sport's governing bodies appear to be on a collision course after the clubs announced the formation of a new Super League competition.

Soccer • 19 Apr 21

Roy Keane: "I think it comes down to money and greed"

Keane and Neville slam 'greed' of breakaway plans

Roy Keane wants to see the proposal for six English clubs joining a breakaway European Super League "stopped in its tracks".

Soccer • 18 Apr 21

UEFA's plans to make changes to the Champions League are in doubt

Super League plans 'founded on self-interest of a few'

A proposed European 'Super League' that has garnered support from some of the continent's top clubs is a "cynical project" that is "founded on the self-interest of a few" according to a scathing joint statement released by UEFA and football authorites in England, Spain and Italy.

Soccer • 18 Apr 21

UEFA are expected to vote on Wednesday on plans to expand the Champions League to 36 clubs

European fan groups accuse top clubs of 'power grab'

European fan groups have accused the continent's top soccer clubs of "crisis profiteering" and called on them to drop plans for changes to the Champions League.

Soccer • 16 Apr 21

The Aviva Stadium is down to host three group games and a round-of-16 clash

UEFA set final deadline for Dublin Euros decision

UEFA has given Ireland ten days to come up with further details of plans for fan access to games for this summer's Euros after the FAI were unable to commit to allowing supporters into the Aviva Stadium in June.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

A new Champions League format is being planned for 2024 onwards

UEFA pause decision on new Champions League format

A decision on the future of the Champions League has been delayed until next month, UEFA has announced.

Soccer • 30 Mar 21

Steven Gerrard (L) exchanges words with Slavia manager Jindich Trpiovský at the final whistle

UEFA launch investigation into fiery Ibrox fallout

UEFA has confirmed it is investigating a post-match bust-up following Rangers' explosive Europa League clash with Slavia Prague.

Soccer • 19 Mar 21

No penalty was given after the ball appeared to hit Callum Hudson-Odoi's hand against Manchester United

More clarification expected around handball law

Further clarification on the handball law is expected from the game's lawmakers on Friday.

Soccer • 04 Mar 21

Dublin is set to host four matches at the tournament and staged the Euro 2020 draw in December 2018

UEFA deadline looms large for Dublin host city status

UEFA has said that nothing has changed in relation to Dublin's status as a host city for this summer's delayed Euro 2020 tournament, despite media reports suggesting that the Irish capital was in danger of being cut due to Covid restrictions.

Soccer • 04 Mar 21

UEFA are confident that Euro 2020 will go ahead as planned this year

UEFA insist Euro 2020 will happen and fans could travel

UEFA's Covid-19 chief insists that there is no question of June's Euro 2020 tournament being cancelled or postponed and that fans could yet be allowed to travel internationally to the games.

Soccer • 24 Feb 21

UEFA remain hopeful of hosting the tournament across 12 cities

UEFA likely to reject England's offer to host the Euros

Dublin could still host Euro 2020 games this summer with UEFA unlikely to take up any offers from the UK to host the entire tournament.

Soccer • 21 Feb 21

Arsene Wenger is not convinced by the new Champions League proposals

UEFA risk diluting Champions League - Wenger

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said UEFA's proposed changes to the Champions League do not respect the "sporting merit" of Europe's elite club competition.

Soccer • 18 Feb 21

Fourth official Sebastian Coltescu (2nd-L) looks on next to Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba (2nd-R) and Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar

UEFA open proceedings against PSG-Istanbul officials

UEFA has opened proceedings against Romanian officials Sebastian Coltescu and Octavian Sovre over "a potential violation of article 11" of its disciplinary regulations in relation to the Champions League match between Paris St Germain and Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir in December.

Soccer • 11 Feb 21

The new format is scheduled to begin in 2024.

'Strong concerns' over proposed Champions League format

Plans to reform the Champions League, expanding the competition from 32 to 36 teams and replacing the traditional group stage, face resistance over the allocation of the extra four places and the increase in games.

Soccer • 05 Feb 21

Under the version of the plans discussed by UEFA, one extra place would go to the French league, while the others would be distributed according to UEFA's club 'co-efficient' rankings

Champions League reform faces issue over extra spots

Plans to reform the Champions League, expanding the competition from 32 to 36 teams and replacing the traditional group stage, face resistance over the allocation of the extra four places.

Soccer • 05 Feb 21

Bayern Munich are the reigning champions

Plans for new-look Champions League set for discussion

The Premier League and other domestic leagues across Europe will gather on Friday to discuss proposals for a new-look Champions League from 2024 according to media reports.

Soccer • 04 Feb 21

UEFA have played down reports that they are looking to move Euro 2020 to Russia

UEFA has 'no plans' to change Euro 2020 venues

UEFA says it has no plans to change the format of Euro 2020 amid reports it is considering moving next summer's tournament to Russia.

Soccer • 04 Nov 20

'The principles of solidarity, of promotion, relegation and open leagues are non-negotiable'

UEFA opposed to 'boring' European club league

UEFA has underlined its strong opposition to the formation of a European super league in the wake of reports of plans to launch a new continental competition involving Liverpool and Manchester United.

Soccer • 20 Oct 20

Bayern Munich were crowned kings of Europe in Lisbon in August

UEFA could adopt 'final eight' format from 2024

UEFA says a 'final eight' will be considered as a way to round off the Champions League and Europa League from 2024.

Soccer • 19 Oct 20

Spectators have been banned from all UEFA matches since March

Updated FAI to discuss return of fans with government

The FAI will discuss the return of supporters into international games following the news today that UEFA are to open stadiums on a 30% capacity basis.

Soccer • 01 Oct 20

Champions League draw and UEFA awards recap

Review the draw for the Champions League group stages from Geneva, where individual club players will also be given individual honours.

Soccer • 01 Oct 20

Ireland will take on Slovakia on 8 October

UEFA 'special measures' could impact Ireland play-off

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland side could have to wait until days before Euro 2020 starts next summer to seal a place in the finals if the coronavirus pandemic creates further problems with scheduling.

Soccer • 24 Sep 20

Five subs allowed for this season's UEFA competitions

Teams will be able to make five substitutions in UEFA competitions for the rest of the season, the organisation's president Aleksander Ceferin has said.

Soccer • 24 Sep 20