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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

last updated:

30 September, 2024

Scotland’s players celebrate as their last-gasp win in Poland gives them a League A reprieve as they now face a play-off to avoid relegation. Photo: AFP

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

14 Nov 2024 - 4:13PM

Israel-Gaza war

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

11 Nov 2024 - 4:00PM

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

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

Who is football star Lamine Yamal, who’s 17 and already breaking records? Photo: @lamineyamal/Instagram

Icons and Influencers

Will he stay or will he go? Meet England national team manager Gareth Southgate

Tactically conservative yet with clear empathy for his players, how should we feel about England’s most successful manager in decades?

15 Jul 2024 - 5:00PM

Where do Gareth Southgate and England go after their latest heartbreak against Spain in the 2024 Euros final? Photo: @wonderfullyfootbal/Instagram

Icons and Influencers

Meet Real Madrid’s golden boy Jude Bellingham, already worth US$50 million

Fans serenade him with The Beatles ‘Hey Jude’ and he’s already been snapped up by Kim Kardashian for Skims and Louis Vuitton – here’s what else you need to know about Jude Bellingham

5 Jul 2024 - 7:00PM

Euro 2024

Hungary hope after KOing Scotland, Varga suffers worrying injury after collision

Kevin Csoboth’s goal in 10th minute of added time is a bitter end to Scotland’s bid to reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for first time.

24 Jun 2024 - 2:11PM

Euro 2024

Euro 2024: security bulked after pitch invaders aim for Ronaldo selfies

Portugal’s star striker posed for a photo with a young boy during match against Turkey on Saturday but grew exasperated as at least five more fans also invaded the pitch hoping for photos.

24 Jun 2024 - 2:11PM

Euro 2024

Kane expects ‘disappointment back home’ after England, Denmark draw at Euro 2024

Draw leaves the 2020 runners-up at the top of Group C, while Denmark are second after Slovenia’s result against Serbia earlier.

21 Jun 2024 - 12:26PM

England’s Harry Kane (left) scores the opening goal against Denmark in Frankfurt. Photo: AP

Euro 2024

Serbia’s belief hailed by Stojkovic after late Euro 2024 goal shatters Slovenia

‘We do not give up,’ manager Dragan Stojkovic says, praising persistent attacks that earned a last-gasp equaliser, keeping Serbia’s tournament hopes alive.

21 Jun 2024 - 5:16AM

Alibaba

From Alibaba to BYD, Chinese sponsors jostle for attention at Euro 2024

Five of the championship’s 13 sponsors come from China, as these companies look abroad amid slow growth at home.

18 Jun 2024 - 7:00PM

Euro 2024

Scotland aim for Euro 2024 knockout spot after reaching back-to-back tournaments

Steve Clarke’s side bowed out at group stage on return to the Euros in 2021, and have done so in all 11 of their major tournament appearances.

6 Jun 2024 - 3:57AM

Scott McTominay scored twice as Scotland beat Spain 2-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying. Photo: Reuters

Albania

Three-time Euros winners Spain aiming to return to glory amid federation scandal

Corruption investigation and an unsolicited kiss at the Women’s World Cup final have rocked the RFEF, while on the pitch, La Roja have barely threatened latter stages since winning back-to-back tournaments in 2012.

4 Jun 2024 - 11:59PM

Serbia

As always, England expects, and Bellingham and Co have no excuses at Euro 2024

A side bristling with attacking talent has raised fans’ hopes and anything other than victory will be seen as failure.

4 Jun 2024 - 10:00PM

Hosts Germany aiming to restore reputation, end winless decade with Euro 2024 win

Germany have only once been in a major-tournament knockout stage since the Euro 2016 semi-finals, and will hope to do so under new coach Julian Nagelsmann.

4 Jun 2024 - 6:00AM

Julian Nagelsmann and Germany are under pressure to deliver on home soil at Euro 2024. Photo: Reuters

Norway

Man United’s McTominay key for Scotland as they look to make their mark at Euros

Midfielder’s late runs into the box were key as he scored twice in famous qualifying win over Spain and even outscored Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in qualifiers.

4 Jun 2024 - 2:00AM

Scott McTominay scored twice as Scotland sealed a famous 2-0 victory over Spain in qualification. Photo: Reuters

Albania

Euro 2024 fixtures, results, tables, how to watch and all you need to know

Month-long European tournament taking place mainly in the early hours of the morning for Hongkongers, with France and England starting among the favourites.

16 Jun 2024 - 12:58AM

Albania

Euro 2024 blow for Italy as defender Scalvini is ruled out with torn ACL

Scalvini suffered injury in final match of campaign against Fiorentina and is the second defender after Francesco Acerbi to be ruled out of the tournament.

3 Jun 2024 - 6:17PM

Fifa

Players could ‘strike’, take legal action for being overworked, unions warn Fifa

Player unions want football’s world governing body to address the workload of elite players, especially with the addition of the Club World Cup.

1 Jun 2024 - 2:11AM

Elite level footballers are overworked and at breaking point, player unions claim. Photo: AP

Alibaba

Alibaba taps David Beckham as ambassador in global e-commerce push

The English footballer will be featured in AliExpress commercials during the European Football Championship, which kicks off in mid-June.

27 May 2024 - 3:00PM

Rishi Sunak

How England’s football fortunes at Euro 2024 could add drama to UK election

The PM might be hoping for a boost to his campaign if England do well at Euro 2024, but the timing brings back memories of some of England’s worst losses.

25 May 2024 - 12:55AM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong to play Liechtenstein in city’s first ever football match in Europe

City’s representative team have not played outside Asia since 1992, and last hosted European opposition in 2006, when Croatia visited for a friendly.

14 May 2024 - 2:00PM

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