UEFA has called an emergency virtual meeting of its 55 member associations to discuss FIFA’s controversial proposal to allow external investors to acquire stakes in its major football competitions. The meeting follows FIFA’s plan to establish a new commercial subsidiary to manage flagship tournaments, including the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups and the FIFA…
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — A group of European lawmakers has called for an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the governing body’s controversial decision to overturn the World Cup suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun. According to reports, members of the European Parliament launched an initiative on Tuesday urging football associations across the European…
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has strongly criticised FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun, describing the move as one that has “crossed a red line.” The decision allows Balogun to feature in the United States’ FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium despite…
UEFA has demoted Crystal Palace from the Europa League to the Conference League due to a breach of its multi-club ownership rules. The decision comes as US businessman John Textor, who holds a significant stake in Palace, is also the majority owner of French side Lyon—both clubs had qualified for the Europa League. According to…
UEFA has revised its penalty kick rules following the controversial disqualification of a goal by Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez during a Champions League shootout against Real Madrid in March. Previously, a penalty goal was disallowed if the taker accidentally made contact with the ball using both feet—a “double touch.” Under the new rule, such an…
FC Barcelona won against Real Madrid in the 2025 Copa del Rey final. The match took place on Saturday, in Seville It was a thrilling encounter that ended 3-2 in favor of Barcelona after extra time at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, Seville. Pedri put them ahead in the 28th minute with a brilliant…
