Tag: UEFA

  • UEFA Draws Battle Line Against FIFA, Threatens World Cup Boycott

    UEFA Draws Battle Line Against FIFA, Threatens World Cup Boycott

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    By Paul Joseph UEFA and its 55 member associations have united against FIFA’s proposed private investment model, warning that European nations could boycott FIFA competitions if the plan to sell stakes in major tournaments is approved. The position was adopted during an emergency virtual meeting chaired by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin on Thursday, July 30,…

  • UEFA Upholds Prestianni Ban as Benfica’s Appeal Rejected

    UEFA Upholds Prestianni Ban as Benfica’s Appeal Rejected

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    By Paul Joseph UEFA has rejected Benfica’s appeal against the provisional one-match suspension of Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr reported alleged racial abuse during last week’s 1-0 first-leg defeat in the Champions League knockout round play-offs. Prestianni, who denies the allegations, will now miss Wednesday’s return leg at the Real Madrid…