Uefa
Platini criticises unified Russian and Ukrainian league
Russia and Ukraine’s proposed Unified Football League (UFL) has suffered a major blow after UEFA president Michel Platini told Russian president Vladimir Putin that such a competition would not “correspond” to its principles.
Bayern reveals record financial figures
German Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich has set record revenue figures for last year’s football season, which also saw UEFA Champions League and the DFB-Pokal domestic cup wins.
Swiss-based sports bodies generate $5.1bn
International sports organisations based in Switzerland generated $5.1 billion (CHF4.7 billion) for the country’s economy in 2011, according to a report released this month by research consultancy Rutter+Partner.
Malaga clears debt following UEFA ban
Spanish La Liga football club Malaga has cleared its financial debt, following its exclusion from participating in this season’s UEFA tournaments under financial fair play regulations.
UEFA Champions League prize money increases
UEFA Champions League clubs’ share of billion-dollar annual prize money is reportedly set to rise from 2015 to 2018 as their need for income increases in the financial fair play era.
UEFA orders CSKA Moscow partial stadium closure
UEFA has ordered the partial closure of Russian Premier League CSKA Moscow's stadium during the club's next Champions League fixture for fan racist chanting.
FIFA VP Boyce “very interested” in World Cup expansion
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has revealed that he is “very interested” in UEFA president Michel Platini’s recent proposal to increase the number of nations competing in the World Cup.
Platini calls for FIFA World Cup expansion
UEFA president Michel Platini has proposed an expansion of the FIFA World Cup from 32 to 40 teams, following FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s call to reduce the number of European nations.
Germany to bid for Euro 2024
The German Football Association (DFB) has revealed that the country will bid to host the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship.
UEFA opens CSKA Moscow disciplinary case
UEFA has launched proceedings against Russian Premier League team CSKA Moscow, following alleged racist chanting by its fans.
Lazio again ordered to close stand for racism
Italian Serie A football club Lazio will only need to close one of its stands, following an appeal on UEFA’s sanction for a full stadium closure for its fans’ racist behaviour.
UEFA positive over 2012 club finances
UEFA has revealed that clubs participating in its competitions saw their revenue growth outpace wage growth for the first time last year since UEFA collected and analysed financial data since 2006.
UEFA considers Nations League competition
UEFA is reportedly considering the introduction of a ‘Nations League’ competition as part of its long-running efforts to boost the appeal of national team football.
Man Utd to issue £250m in shares – report
English Premier League (EPL) Manchester United’s owners are reportedly trying to raise £250 million following January’s player transfer window by issuing shares.
UEFA denies Euros global expansion
UEFA has denied plans of expanding it European Championship to include nations outside of the continent.
British replica shirts amongst cheapest in Europe
Virgin Money’s Football Fans Inflation Index shows British clubs are among the cheapest for replica shirts in the UEFA Champions League.
UEFA charges Basel for Greenpeace protest
UEFA has charged Swiss champions Basel with “inadequate organisation” after Greenpeace activists briefly interrupted the club’s Champions League game against Schalke on Tuesday with a protest against Gazprom, one of the competition’s sponsors.
Celtic’s record profit erases debt
Scottish football team Celtic has revealed a five-year record profit before tax of £9.74 million for the 12 months ending June 30, 2013, which has erased its bank debt.