In a surprising turn of events, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin announced that he will not seek reelection in 2027, just one hour after implementing controversial changes to the governing body’s statutes. These changes, which extend term limits, would have allowed Ceferin to continue his presidency. This move has raised eyebrows and intensified the ongoing debate
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A22 Sports Management recently took a bold step by publicly sharing a letter addressed to UEFA, urging the organization to halt its anticompetitive behavior. The decision to unveil the letter on social media platform X was prompted by A22’s dissatisfaction with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin’s mischaracterization of their demands. The letter, sent just a day
Barcelona has been dealt a major blow ahead of their round-of-16 Champions League tie against Napoli. João Félix, who joined the team on loan from Atletico Madrid in August, has sprained his ankle ligaments in training. This unfortunate injury raises doubts about his availability for the first leg of the clash, which is scheduled to
Outgoing Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has recently expressed his feelings about his time at the club, stating that his work has never been sufficiently valued and that it will be “impossible” for his successor to enjoy the job. Despite having a contract until 2025, Xavi, 44, has announced his departure from Barça at the end
Imagine a football fairytale where Girona, a team recently promoted from the Segunda Division, is just one victory away from winning LaLiga, surpassing the likes of Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Barcelona. In this same scenario, Manchester City, a dominant force in the Premier League, has seen their title bid falter, settling for second place.
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has expressed his disappointment with Aleksander Ceferin, the president of UEFA, for making comments about the club’s European ban. City was originally handed a suspension in February 2020 by UEFA for alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play regulations. However, the ban was later overturned in June 2020 by
Workplace safety has become an alarming issue for football players due to the increasing incidents of fan violence. Flares and missiles being hurled from the stands, pitch invasions, and verbal abuse are just a few examples of the hostile environment players have to endure. The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) recently released a report
MetLife Stadium officials have announced plans to remove 1,740 seats in order to widen the field for World Cup matches, as they hope to secure the hosting rights for the 2026 final. The stadium, located in suburban East Rutherford, New Jersey, is a contender for the final of the expanded 48-nation, 104-game World Cup, along
The recent ruling by the European Court of Justice challenging UEFA’s prohibition of the Super League has left the footballing world divided. While Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid have reaffirmed their commitment to UEFA, A22 Sports, the backers of the Super League, have proposed a new 64-team European club competition. However, the proposals
The European Super League has been met with controversy since its inception, and the updated proposals put forth by A22 Sports only add fuel to the fire. The plans outline a replacement for the UEFA Champions League and Women’s Champions League, but they fail to consider the consequences for European football as a whole. This
Europe’s top court has made a significant ruling that exposes UEFA’s abuse of its dominant position in European football. The case brought forward by the Super League project and its backers, A22 Sports, argued that UEFA’s prohibition of the competition and its threatened punishments were in violation of European competition law. In a major boost
In the last year of the “old” Champions League before a radical change of format, the knockout round is going to bring us something entirely new thanks to the draw pairing the petrodollar-funded Paris Saint-Germain with the academy-powered Real Sociedad. This match-up presents a unique clash between two teams with contrasting backgrounds and resources. Real
The draw for the Round of 16 of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League took place on Monday, opening up the path to Wembley for the final. This season’s knockout stage sees several heavyweight clubs absent, such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Juventus, making the competition more open than ever before. With some intriguing matchups
In the upcoming Champions League round of 16, defending champions Manchester City will go head to head with FC Copenhagen. This matchup is an interesting one, as Copenhagen is the lowest-ranked team left in the competition. However, they have already proven their mettle by earning a memorable victory against Manchester United on their way to