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Uefa has put European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision

European governing body’s dramatic move could have major implications for the future of the sport

The Guardian - UK

Scottish fans’ friendly USA invasion exemplifies the joy of the World Cup

Major tournaments bring people together and Scotland’s welcome presence adds to the case for a 48-team event

The Guardian - UK

Somali referee to get full World Cup pay: report

The Somalian referee banned from entering the US will receive his full pay as a World Cup referee, according to the BBC.

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Somali referee banned by US from World Cup to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says

Omar Artan, the Somali refree who was denied entry to the US for the World Cup, was picked on Thursday to officiate the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.

France 24

The dark truth behind PSG’s Champions League dominance

SPORTSWASHING IN 2026: Just four years on from a World Cup where it took centre stage, Qatar’s sportswashing and myriad other issues have been largely forgotten, writes Miguel Delaney, even amid PSG’s European football takeover

The Independent UK

PSG captain nearly left without Champions League medal after UEFA blunder

PSG captain Marquinhos was almost left without a Champions League winners medal following his side’s victory against Arsenal, after a blunder by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.

The Independent UK

Do away goals count in Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid? Extra-time rules explained for Champions League semi-final

Gunners and Atletico lock horns once again with Champions League semi-final tie delicately poised

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Italian football in crisis as FA chief resigns and Ceferin issues Euro 2032 warning

The crisis engulfing Italian football has deepened with the country’s football federation president resigning and Aleksander Ceferin warning that it risks losing its co-hosting rights for Euro 2032

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s plan for expanded 48-team Club World Cup will not be blocked by Uefa

Uefa’s backing is a sign of improved relations between the respective presidents, with the Club World Cup expected not to be held every two years

The Guardian - UK

Uefa chief speaks out on failed European Super League

Uefa reached an agreement with Real Madrid that brought an end to the European Super League project

The Independent UK

The truth behind Real Madrid’s climbdown over doomed Super League

The Real Madrid president has backed down over the Super League, joining up with the European Football Clubs [EFC] once more

The Independent UK

Infantino dogged by threat of Russia and fear of Trump as he heads to sweet-talk Uefa

Fifa president will be under major scrutiny when he goes to Brussels to address the Uefa annual congress on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Palestinian refugees’ West Bank football pitch saved after Uefa president lobbies Israel

A football pitch used by refugees in the occupied West Bank has been saved from demolition after an intervention by the president of Uefa, Aleksander Ceferin

The Guardian - UK

‘A group of people decided to kill me’: Michel Platini on Fifa, Uefa and the fight to clear his name

The former Uefa president – caught between moving on and settling old scores – talks candidly about his downfall, Blatter, Infantino and the snakepit of the game’s governance

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Zvonimir Boban: ‘If I didn’t do this it would be a betrayal of every value I have lived for’

The Croatia legend tells Nick Ames about his return to Dinamo Zagreb, his fall out with Uefa and the ‘shameful’ actions of Gianni Infantino

The Independent UK

Euro 2028 schedule confirmed as Wembley misses out on hosting first England game

The schedule for Euro 2028 was announced on Wednesday evening

The Independent UK

Playing game abroad is ‘essential sacrifice for survival of Serie A’, Como say

Como, who will play against AC Milan in Australia, say the game is necessary amid huge financial gap between Serie A and Premier League

The Guardian - UK

Como claim Serie A fixture in Australia is essential for ‘survival of the league’

Como have hit back at criticism of the potential relocation of their Serie A game with Milan to Perth, insisting the proposal is ‘not a matter of greed’

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The Independent UK

Netflix or Disney could buy Champions League broadcast rights

The streaming giants, along with competitors such as Amazon and DAZN, look set for a bidding war over the ‘global first pick’ Champions League game from 2027

The Independent UK

Adrien Rabiot told to ‘respect his employer’ over controversial league games abroad plan

The AC Milan player said the idea of two Italian clubs playing a league game in Australia was ‘truly absurd’

The Independent UK

UEFA chief hits out at games played abroad

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Evening Standard

Holding league matches abroad risks 'breaking football', says UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin

UEFA ‘reluctantly’ approved plans for domestic matches to be played overseas on Monday

The Independent UK

UEFA boss Aleksander Ceferin warns overseas league games risk ‘breaking’ football

UEFA has allowed one LaLiga and one Serie A match will be played overseas

The Independent UK

Uefa’s ‘reluctant’ agreement to league games abroad has blown the future of football wide open

The governing body has agreed to two ‘exceptional’ requests and warned they will not set a precedent - but ripping up the rulebook opens the door to every disruptor to come

The Guardian - UK

Uefa gives ‘reluctant’ approval for domestic games to be played abroad this season

Governing body still insists go-ahead for two matches is ‘exceptional’ and says it is opposed to the idea in general

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