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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

Asia, Europe welcome end of World Cup investor plans in big Infantino defeat

AFC chief calls for more transparency as doubts are cast on Infantino’s 2027 ⁠re-election prospects; Uefa declares ‘no confidence’.

1 Aug 2026 - 9:18PM

Fifa

Fifa not ‘selling football’ as Uefa vows World Cup boycott over Infantino plan

31 Jul 2026 - 11:00PM

Fifa

Asian body joins opposition to Fifa, Infantino’s World Cup private equity plan

31 Jul 2026 - 6:30PM

Fifa

Fifa miscalculated Uefa leverage, now football’s ‘American century’ under threat

Proposed sale of private equity stake has caused split in the game, and highlighted the risks associated with involving US money men.

31 Jul 2026 - 9:30AM

Fifa

Uefa votes to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with private investor plan

The core investor would be a US investment firm created by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

31 Jul 2026 - 9:31AM

Fifa

Fifa hit by furious backlash over plans to sell stake in World Cup, other events

Concacaf, AFC concerned by world body’s plan to raise US$4.2 billion through sale of stake in subsidiary, Uefa says move ‘crosses a line’.

29 Jul 2026 - 9:50PM

IOC

IOC eases path towards Russia return at LA Games, but World Athletics ban remains

IOC president says athletes should not be punished for “actions of their governments”, but decision isn’t binding on governing bodies.

8 Jul 2026 - 12:45PM

The International Olympic Committee’s decision is not binding on other sporting governing bodies. Photo: Getty Images

While you were sleeping

World Cup while you were sleeping: Ronaldo tears, Spain cheers, Balogun fined

Spain make tournament history in 1-0 win that sends them into quarter-final against either the United States or Belgium.

7 Jul 2026 - 7:23AM

Fifa

World Cup integrity questioned as Trump, Fifa defend Balogun suspension actions

Belgium’s football federation challenged Fifa’s ruling to overturn a ban on the US forward, who was cleared to play on Monday.

7 Jul 2026 - 5:40AMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Alibaba Cloud expands in France amid Europe’s data sovereignty push

Opening of Paris hub is a response to increased demand, says the China tech giant as it looks to roll out agentic AI services across Europe.

17 Jun 2026 - 9:30PM

The Champs-Elysees at night near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Alibaba Cloud announced today that it has launched its first data centres in France. Photo: Shutterstock

Denmark

Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after another on-field collapse in Denmark match

The midfielder, 34, clutched his chest during a friendly against Ukraine in Odense, in a scene that echoed his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

8 Jun 2026 - 7:24AM

Denmark’s Joakim Maehle, Andreas Christensen and Jens Stage react after Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in Odense, Denmark on Sunday. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix via Reuters

Alibaba

Alibaba signs 6-year AI deal with Uefa, will give fans ‘immersive experience’

Chinese technology giant agrees partnership that will bring artificial intelligence and cloud services to Champions League and Euro 2028.

3 Jun 2026 - 2:22PMvideocam

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

It says world football body has abused monopoly position, with cheapest tickets for the final costing seven times those of previous event’s.

24 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM

The Football Supporters Europe says Fifa has used its monopoly power “to impose conditions on fans that would never be acceptable in a competitive market”. Photo: AFP

Uefa Champions League

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

Norwegian club have beaten Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City this season, but any talk in the team about winning is banned.

11 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM

Bodo Glimt’s players celebrate after beating Italy’s Inter Milan in Milan in the previous round of the Uefa Champions League. Photo: Xinhua

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

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

Liam Rosenior’s switch to Chelsea has sparked renewed debate about multi-club ownership in football. Photo: Reuters

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

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

Barcelona stars (from left) Lamine Yamal, Joules Kounde, Marcus Rashford, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres. Photo: AP

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

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

Almaty Kairat fans celebrate their team’s Champions League play-off win over Celtic. Photo: AP

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

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

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