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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

Uefa

Infantino to face Uefa criminal complaint over failed World Cup investor plan

Uefa pursues legal action against the Fifa president in Switzerland for alleged financial misconduct in the collapsed investment scheme.

Qatar Football Association challenges AFC over lack of consultation in Fifa dispute

Infantino not eligible for third term as Fifa president, human rights body says

Arab federations publicly back Infantino, affirm ‘confidence in his leadership’

Qatar, Morocco among six federations who sign joint statement backing under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Trump issues backing for Infantino, smaller nations in ‘tricky position’

Development funding from game’s world governing body is discretionary, not an entitlement, meaning speaking up risks association’s livelihood.

Will Asia turn its back on Fifa chief Infantino amid global divide in football?

Asian Football Confederation looks to be playing a waiting game, but a different picture is emerging behind closed doors of its stance.

Bayern beat Villa in Hong Kong as Emery left with financial puzzle

English club lose 2-1 to six-time European champions at Kai Tak Stadium and facing up to life without star duo after enforced sales.

Mexico, Argentina back under-fire Infantino, Norway calls for him to resign

Norwegian federation president Lise Klaveness says ‘there is no trust in Infantino now’ and ‘there is no going back’.

Uefa boycott threat stays despite Infantino apology, African body backs Fifa boss

The apology issued by Fifa has done little to release the pressure on president Gianni Infantino.

Infantino lives to fight another day, but full-blown football civil war is brewing

While Fifa’s leadership has given Gianni Infantino ‘their full support’, there are still many parties demanding he step down.

Embattled Fifa chief Infantino holds emergency talks in Morocco with top officials

Fifa president trying to shore up his position in the wake of ⁠the collapse of his plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights.

Offside move? Why Indonesia’s football chief backed Fifa privatisation plan

Erick Thohir said the Indonesian football association should back Fifa’s proposal because of its contributions to the local game.

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’.

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

World governing body says ⁠it will not create subsidiary without ⁠majority support after widespread condemnation of president’s idea.

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

Asian Football Confederation aligns with Uefa, Concacaf against plan to sell stakes in World Cup, says new management style needed.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.