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Portuguese football mourns Ângelo Martins

Portuguese football is mourning the death this month of Ângelo Martins, aged 90, a member of the great Benfica team that was crowned European club champions in 1961 and 1962.

England's plan for positive change

The English FA has unveiled a new four-year plan to develop women's and girls' football.

Dressed to impress

Seven of Europe’s less celebrated national teams are wearing football kits funded by a UEFA scheme that recognises the importance of football in inspiring a nation – on and off the field of play.

Grassroots football across Europe: a snapshot

Grassroots football across Europe: a snapshot

Reflecting on UEFA Grassroots Week, we highlight some of the most innovative grassroots football programmes run by Europe’s 55 national associations.

Scottish FA launches grassroots football support fund

Scottish FA launches grassroots football support fund

The 'Give for Grassroots' appeal to provide financial support for children’s grassroots football.

‘Tutti in Goal’ – Italy’s groundbreaking grassroots and education programme

Despite the postponement of EURO 2020, UEFA quickly committed to its 2020–24 funding cycle for HatTrick – the football development programme which, every four years, channels UEFA EURO revenue to UEFA’s 55 member associations. In a special series, we talk to five national associations about ground-breaking football projects that will continue to thrive thanks to UEFA’s commitment.

UEFA Super Cup: might of the Magyars

From Honvéd to Hidegkuti, and Guttmann to the Galloping Major, Hungary’s influence on European football as we know it is both far-reaching and fascinating.

New term for Rubiales in Spain

Luis Rubiales has been re-elected as president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for a four-year term.

Remembering Fino Fini – FIGC technical legend

Italian football is mourning Fino Fini, the former national team doctor and long-standing director of the Italian Football Association’s (FIGC) Coverciano technical centre.

Romania mourns former FA president Mircea Pascu

Romania mourns former FA president Mircea Pascu

The former president of the Romanian Football Federation (FRF), Mircea Pascu, has passed away at the age of 85.

Portugal's pioneering TV channel

In a special series, we talk to five national associations about groundbreaking football projects that continue to thrive thanks to UEFA HatTrick funding.First is Portugal...

Good to be back

Good to be back

We look at how the premier club competition in women's football has experienced a positive return to play in Spain.

UEFA president on Lisbon finals

Aleksander Čeferin has seen the final stages of the UEFA Champions League first hand – and acknowledged how well the Portuguese Football Federation has done to help deliver them.

Organising club finals in record time: Portugal

How do you organise a Champions League final eight in just two months?

UEFA finals in record-breaking time: Germany

In 2020, it has taken just a couple of months to organise three mini-tournament finals.

National associations meet virtually to continue growing the game

National associations meet virtually to continue growing the game

UEFA Grow webinar featuring all 55 national associations demonstrates UEFA solidarity in delivering on its mission - despite logistical challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.

Malta's 120 years of footballing emotion

Malta's 120 years of footballing emotion

The Malta Football Association (MFA) proudly celebrates its 120th anniversary this year – and the association is commemorating a momentous adventure in a fitting manner.

New five-year term for Csányi in Hungary

Sándor Csányi has been re-elected unanimously as president of the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) for another five-year term.

European football stands united against COVID-19 crisis: Wales

Football stadiums made available to National Health Service (NHS) for emergency facilitiesRyan Giggs, Gareth Bale and Sophie Ingle spread NHS stay at home messageDomestic league clubs raise funds for health care services

European football stands united against COVID-19 crisis: Ukraine

European football stands united against COVID-19 crisis: Ukraine

National association and clubs help purchase life-saving medical equipmentAssociation supports self-isolating veteran footballers