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Uefa

The Union of European Football Associations is the governing body for football in Europe. Founded in 1954, it consists of 54 national members and runs international and club competitions such as the European Championship, Champions League and Europa League.

Chairman / President

Aleksander Čeferin

CEO / Managing Director

Karl-Erik Nilsson

CFO / Finance Director

David Gill

Industry

Sports entertainment

Website

uefa.com

Headquarters address

Route de Genève 46, 1260 Nyon, Switzerland

Year founded

1954

Fifa

Iran, expanded World Cup under spotlight as Vancouver hosts Fifa congress

Concerns over greater costs, Iran’s participation the main issues less than two months before first 48-team edition of tournament.

28 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM

Fifa

Supporters’ group files lawsuit against ‘excessive’ 2026 World Cup ticket prices

24 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM

Uefa Champions League

Uefa Champions League: little Bodo Glimt take next step on giant-killing journey

11 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM

US, Israel war on Iran

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.

3 Mar 2026 - 9:22AM

The expanding conflict in the Middle East could have implications for the World Cup, as well as matches next month in the region. Photo: AP

Fifa

Fifa boss sorry for offending British football fans, defends Trump peace prize

Gianni Infantino, who awarded Trump the inaugural Fifa peace prize, had said the Qatar World Cup was special because ‘no Brit was arrested’.

3 Feb 2026 - 1:52AM

English Premier League

Strasbourg latest victims of multi-club system, as Chelsea take Rosenior

Liam Rosenior’s switch to Premier League giants exposes harsh realities of new ownership model that has already hurt other clubs.

7 Jan 2026 - 2:18PM

Spanish La Liga

La Liga cancels plans for Barcelona v Villarreal clash in US after pushback

Decision to host game in Miami had been unpopular with coaches, players and fans, but league was prepared to go ahead regardless.

22 Oct 2025 - 3:18PM

Players have been protesting at the start of La Liga matches. Photo: AFP

Sweden

Mjallby, a team from tiny fishing village, win Swedish title on shoestring budget

The improbable title triumph, achieved with three games to go, has been compared to Leicester’s fairy-tale English Premier League win in 2016.

21 Oct 2025 - 11:00PM

Spanish La Liga

Uefa ‘reluctantly’ approves La Liga, Serie A matches overseas

European governing body president says decision ‘exceptional’ and ‘not setting a precedent’.

7 Oct 2025 - 4:37PM

Sweden

Club from remote village of 800 people on verge of Swedish football ‘fairy tale’

With six rounds left in league, Mjällby hold eight-point lead – not bad for a team of mostly local players whose coach is a school principal.

26 Sep 2025 - 10:00PM

Mjällby’s squad is full of unheralded players who have never been in the position they are in. Photo: AP

Fifa

Uefa moves towards vote to suspend Israel from European football over Gaza war

Majority of 20-member executive committee are expected to support banning Israeli teams from international play.

26 Sep 2025 - 1:38PM

Fans of Greek club PAOK protesting against Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv during a Europa League match on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

Italian Serie A

EU official says playing La Liga, Serie A games abroad a ‘betrayal’ of fans

European league bosses hit back at comments directed at plans for games in Australia and Miami.

28 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM

Uefa Champions League

Holders PSG and rivals await Champions League draw

French club will discover path to defending their European crown in Monaco on Thursday.

28 Aug 2025 - 9:41AM

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo set to stay at Saudi club Al-Nassr as another World Cup looms closer

The 40-year-old reportedly ends talk about his club future after playing ‘decisive role’ in his Portugal team winning another title.

9 Jun 2025 - 11:00PM

Cristiano Ronaldo (right) scores for Portugal to make it 2-2 in the Uefa Nations League final against Spain in Munich on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Uefa Champions League

TikTokkers watch Champions League final for free after 27 hours in stadium toilet

Belgian duo told local news station they brought a home-made ‘out of order’ sign as they waited in silence for fans to arrive.

5 Jun 2025 - 12:11AM

Paris Saint Germain celebrate winning their first-ever Champions League final in Munich as captain Marquinhos holds aloft the trophy. Photo: Reuters

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Ex-Man Utd ace Varane’s verdict on Hong Kong event and idea of EPL games abroad

World Cup and Champions League winner reflects on Soccer Sevens’ role in developing young English Premier League talent.

22 May 2025 - 5:18AM

Pope Francis

Pope Francis was the pontiff with ‘2 left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’

From Argentine compatriots Messi and the late Maradona to Ibrahimovic and Buffon, Francis received greatest stars of football at the Vatican.

22 Apr 2025 - 5:18AM

English Premier League

Uefa bans disgraced ex-EPL referee David Coote from officiating until June 2026

Coote was sacked after a video showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jürgen Klopp was circulated.

28 Feb 2025 - 9:30PM

Uefa’s control, ethics and disciplinary body met last week and ruled that David Coote had violated the basic rules of decent conduct and brought football into disrepute. Photo: AP

While you were sleeping

While you were sleeping: Hong Kong’s conquerors lose to world’s worst side again

A night bereft of major action, but not major incident as we bring you up to speed with the sporting news from Monday night.

19 Nov 2024 - 7:28AM

English football referees’ body taking ‘seriously’ allegations against Coote

A video published in The Sun appears to show the English official, already suspended over a previous clip, snorting white powder at Euro 2024.

14 Nov 2024 - 4:13PM

Israel-Gaza war

Dozens detained at pro-Palestinian rally after football unrest in Amsterdam

Passions run high in Amsterdam after clashes with visiting Israeli football fans.

11 Nov 2024 - 4:00PM

Protesters take part in a Pro-Palestinian demonstration on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Fifa

Chinese electronics firm Hisense becomes first sponsor for Fifa’s Club World Cup

Hisense will receive Video Assistant Referee branding during expanded 32-team competition set to take place in the US from June 15 to July 13.

30 Oct 2024 - 11:00PM

Multinational company Hisense, headquartered in Shandong, first became a Fifa sponsor in 2017. Photo: Matt Haldane

Rodri wins Ballon d’Or after Real boycott, United in Amorim talks, Ohtani fit

Manchester City midfielder wins men’s award for first time, Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati seals women’s trophy for second year running.

29 Oct 2024 - 7:30AM

Fifa

World’s best footballers closer to strike over Club World Cup, union says

Head of union Fifpro Europe warns industrial action has never been closer, after group files complaint with antitrust regulators.

15 Oct 2024 - 7:20AM

Germany into Nations League quarter-finals, France and Italy also win

Jamie Leweling scores on his debut in Munich to guarantee home side will finish in top two of Group 3.

15 Oct 2024 - 6:37AM

Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen looks back at the ball after Germany’s Jamie Leweling scores in Munich. Photo: AP

While you were sleeping

While you were sleeping: Madrid, Bayern lose in UCL, Luka Doncic’s injury blow

Shocks and thrills across the premier competition in Europe, while there’s some NBA, cricket and more.

7 Nov 2024 - 7:42AM

Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran (left) and Lucas Digne celebrate after their famous Uefa Champions League win against Bayern Munich. Photo: AP

Alibaba

Alibaba’s Cainiao launches next-day delivery in Europe, builds new hubs

Cainiao’s latest initiatives reflect Alibaba’s commitment to expand the company’s global footprint, as e-commerce growth slows at home.

11 Sep 2024 - 8:14PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet football megastar-to-be Lamine Yamal, who’s been dubbed a ‘mini Messi’

For a Lionel Messi fan, nothing could be better than playing against him – which Lamine Yamal now gets to do thanks to Spain’s Euros victory, but some think he could be even more talented than his idol

17 Jul 2024 - 6:00AM

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