FIFA has proposed a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other events to private investors, provoking a furious response from the European football governing body, UEFA. Under the plans announced by FIFA on Tuesday, a $20bn subsidiary would be created to run the World Cup and other events. World football’s governing body … Read moreFIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA
Aston Villa have filed a complaint with UEFA over the conduct of Legia Warsaw officials and the “unprecedented violence” of the Polish team’s fans outside Villa Park. Police arrested 46 Legia supporters after “90 minutes of sustained violence” on Thursday night when 1,000 Polish fans arrived at the stadium but were not given their tickets … Read moreAston Villa file complaint to UEFA over Legia Warsaw after fan violence
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland will host the 2028 European Football Championship, while Italy and Turkey will stage the 2032 edition of the tournament, UEFA has announced. By accepting a joint Italy-Turkey bid for Euro 2032 last week, and with Turkey withdrawing from the race for Euro 2028, the hosts for both … Read moreUEFA names UK, Ireland as Euro 2028 hosts and Turkey, Italy for 2032