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Women's youth competitions return in new format
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Women's youth competitions return in new format
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England mourning Jimmy Greaves
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England mourning Jimmy Greaves
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European football setting foundations
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European football setting foundations

Developing football

Reinvesting UEFA competition revenue back into all levels of the European game, from grassroots to elite football

Running football

Setting new standards of excellence for UEFA’s competitions, while protecting everyone involved

Supporting football

Ensuring the world’s most popular sport influences positive change, on and off the pitch

Developing football

Liechtenstein's new national training centre
17/09/2021
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Liechtenstein's new national training centre

State-of-the-art training and educational facility will play a key role in implementing the LFV's five-year vision for developing the game.
Women in football: the game-changers
19/08/2021
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Women in football: the game-changers

We look back at the 25 stars featured in UEFA's campaign over the previous five months, which celebrates women's roles in the development of football.
Ukraine: Grow project yields positive results
17/08/2021
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Ukraine: Grow project yields positive results

UEFA, the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) and three of Ukraine’s regional football associations are implementing European approaches to football's strategic development.
A new era for domestic football in Wales
17/08/2021
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A new era for domestic football in Wales

Revamped league setup signals a fresh new chapter for Welsh women's football.

Running football

Women's youth competitions return in new format
15/09/2021
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Women's youth competitions return in new format

After missing two editions because of the pandemic, the women's youth competitions have returned turbocharged.
Explainer: convention on football's future
10/09/2021
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Explainer: convention on football's future

Everything you need to know about the convention’s kick-off meeting at UEFA’s headquarters from 9 to 10 September 2021.
UEFA President wins WFS Best Executive award
09/09/2021
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UEFA President wins WFS Best Executive award

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has been named 2021 Best Executive in the prestigious World Football Summit (WFS) Awards.
UEFA Return to Play Protocol updates
06/09/2021
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UEFA Return to Play Protocol updates

Ban on away fans attending UEFA competition matches not extended; decision remains subject to any requirements imposed by the relevant national/local authorities

Supporting football

Enterprise Rent-A-Car renews UEFA partnership
16/09/2021
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car renews UEFA partnership

The car rental company signs new three-year extension to sponsor the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League.
Lay’s RePlay opens Leicester football pitch from upcycled crisp packets
13/09/2021
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Lay’s RePlay opens Leicester football pitch from upcycled crisp packets

In partnership with the UEFA Foundation for Children and NGO streetfootballworld, PepsiCo, a long-standing UEFA Champions League partner, has launched this global initiative to transform empty crisp bags into sustainable football pitches
Kraków amputee tournament kicks off
11/09/2021
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Kraków amputee tournament kicks off

As the tournament’s 2nd edition gets under way in Poland, we look at the growing popularity of amputee football.
bwin becomes Official Partner
07/09/2021
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bwin becomes Official Partner

Partnership with world-leader in responsible sports betting allows UEFA to engage more openly with betting sector
Return to Play: FAQs

1. Why has UEFA created Return to Play?

With governments having eased national lockdowns enforced to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, national associations across Europe have adapted to football’s ‘new normal’. Many resumed their domestic championships behind closed doors.

Consistent with our commitment to clubs and national associations to postpone the return of UEFA tournaments to allow the completion of their domestic seasons, our elite European competitions were pushed back to start in August.

UEFA’s Executive Committee announced revised formats, calendars and venues for almost all of our club and national team competitions, starting with the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Women’s Champions League and UEFA Youth League – all being played to a conclusion in August.

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