Ange Postecoglou: European Super League constructed by people detached from game The Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ have pledged they will not be involved in any plans to revive the European Super League. The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
Premier League ‘Big Six’ deliver blow to European Super League Arsenal became the last of the clubs who joined the original Super League in 2021 to confirm their position on Friday The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
Why it’s vital that Uefa and Fifa win the fight for football’s future After the European Super League revival, the biggest clubs – led by Barcelona and Real Madrid – want to take control of the game but Miguel Delaney explains that the dangers would be huge The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
Is the European Super League Back on Track? What a New Ruling Means for the Project A new UEFA Champions League format will launch next season under a similar format as the one originally proposed by European Super League teams in 2021 Latin Times · Dec 21, 2023
Revamped European Super League may flop but the door for change is now open Even if elements of the new proposals raise more questions than answers, Fifa and Uefa know their dominance is under threat The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin insists football is ‘united’ against European Super League An ECJ ruling said UEFA rules on prior approval of new competitions were contrary to EU law. The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
Turkish club president arrested after punching referee at end of Super Lig match MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca struck Halil Umut Meler. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Authorities in Turkey say attack on referee should be ‘milestone’ for change Referee Halil Umut Meler was approached on the pitch and hit by the president of MKE Ankaragucu. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Support emerges for new Uefa president as Aleksander Ceferin’s plan causes split There is opposition towards Ceferin staying in power and there is fresh backing for Romania’s Razvan Burleanu The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
Euro 2024 draw arrives with a twist amid German football’s rising tension Euro 2024 highlights the best and worst parts of Uefa and modern European football but, as Miguel Delaney outlines, the tournament comes at an intriguing time for the host nation The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
UEFA move means Manchester United likely to avoid Champions League ban Governing body are expected to re-write the rule book anyway to avoid banning teams from their revamped competition next season Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023
Football must change now after Saudi Arabia 2034 exposes ‘failure’ at the very top Change is required for the global game, argues Miguel Delaney, given the current system, which has led to Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged bid for the 2034 World Cup, leads to a number of single-candidate campaigns and individuals holding immense power to shape the game for decades The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Football must change now after Saudi Arabia 2034 exposes ‘failure’ at the very top Change is required for the global game, argues Miguel Delaney, given the current system, which has permitted Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged bid for the 2034 World Cup and led to a number of single-candidate campaigns and individuals holding immense power to shape the sport for decades The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Uefa express ‘profound sorrow’ over ‘senseless acts of violence’ in Israel Aleksander Ceferin is the first global football leader to publicly address the ongoing conflict as FA continue talks over how to acknowledge the victims at Wembley on Friday Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Uefa condemns ‘senseless acts of violence’ after Hamas attack inside Israel Over 2,400 people have died across both Israel and Gaza this week
Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2023 UEFA names UK, Ireland as Euro 2028 hosts and Turkey, Italy for 2032 Italy and Turkey both get direct entry to Euro 2032 as hosts, but UEFA will not offer automatic places for 2028 hosts.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023 Uefa torn over plans to reinstate Russian youth teams President Aleksander Ceferin is under pressure to rethink Uefa’s reintigration plans due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Ukraine urges other nations to boycott playing Russia after Uefa decision Uefa has announced a reinstatement of Russian teams to under-17 competitions
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023 Liverpool MP calls on FA to put pressure on Uefa’s Ceferin over 2022 final ‘Cronyism’ was to blame for chaos at the 2022 Champions League final, Ian Byrne has said, with Uefa’s head of safety appointed by his best friend Ceferin
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023 Uefa ends blanket ban on Russian teams by allowing under-17 sides to compete Uefa has decided to end its blanket ban on Russian teams by allowing the country’s under-17 sides into its competitions from this season
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023 Uefa accused of presenting ‘untrue’ evidence to inquiry on Champions League final chaos Allegations made by former operations manager over the near-disaster at the 2022 Champions League final
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023 Champions League is far from perfect but what is coming next looks worse Uefa’s drastic restructure of the group stage appears likely to make it more confusing, not more competitive
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 UEFA hosts women soccer stars for expert advice. Then it thanks ousted Luis Rubiales for his service European soccer body UEFA has hosted a storied group of women players and coaches for a conference to help shape a brighter future for their game
Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2023 Champions League draw: PSG await fate as Spanish supremo Rubiales stays away European football's aristocracy gathered in Monaco on Thursday for the Champions League draw and their annual awards gala as the scandal engulfing Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales continued to eclipse the victory of Spain's victory in the final of the women's World Cup.
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Uefa boss says Luis Rubiales was ‘inappropriate’ but says Fifa will decide his future Rubiales has refused to quit for kissing Spain player Jenni Hermoso after their World Cup final win over England.