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Former England defender Anita Asante warns women's football will be the first to suffer if FIFA's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors proceeds. UEFA's boycott and upcoming tournaments highlight the potential impact on the women's game.
Uefa is considering a boycott that would apply not only to the World Cup but to all Fifa competitions, following proposals to privatise the tournament. A press release is imminent after an emergency meeting.
UEFA has issued its strongest statement yet, threatening a boycott if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with his plan. The move signals escalating tensions between European football's governing body and FIFA leadership.
Uefa's member nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup in response to Fifa's plans to sell off stakes in the tournament. The decision, revealed in a meeting, could trigger a major conflict in football governance.
European football associations have agreed to a boycott over FIFA's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup, a decision that could have major implications for the sport. The move marks an unprecedented loss of faith in FIFA President Gianni Infantino among former supporters.
Uefa has released a statement on a Fifa plan, with a source quoted as saying, 'This crosses a line.' The comment was revealed by journalist Martyn Ziegler.
Wrexham marked their Women's Champions League debut with a 4-2 victory over FC Pyunik in the first qualifying round semi-final. They will face Riga FC in Saturday's final after the Estonian side beat Glentoran 4-1.
South American and European teams have met 253 times at the FIFA World Cup. CONMEBOL holds a narrow win advantage (104-91), but UEFA leads in total titles (12-10). In finals, CONMEBOL dominates with eight wins to three.
After 96 years, France and Sweden will finally meet in a World Cup match. The two European heavyweights have avoided each other since 1930, despite both being regulars. They face off in the round of 32 on June 30.
The BBC has extended its rights agreement with UEFA to broadcast men's international matches for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland until June 2028. The deal covers around 60 live matches over the next two years, including Nations League fixtures and Euro 2028 qualifiers, all available free-to-air across BBC platforms.
Real Madrid has submitted a letter to UEFA's disciplinary bodies presenting evidence of long-term, opaque payments from FC Barcelona to a former refereeing official. The club urges UEFA to reopen disciplinary proceedings, citing a systemic risk to competition integrity.
Thirteen World Cup nations have jointly criticized UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin for suggesting that the expanded 48-team tournament would produce many 'uninteresting' matches. The teams, including Cape Verde and Uzbekistan, called his remarks deeply disappointing.
The Football Association of Wales is lobbying Uefa to expand the Women's European Championship from 16 to 24 teams, matching the men's tournament format. The proposal aims to increase participation and competitiveness across Europe.
