European football's governing body that enforces rules, fines clubs, and appoints referees for major competitions including the Champions League and Super Cup.
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… I don’t have an answer.” Uefa – European football’s governing body – said intervening to effectively cancel a suspension at a tournament “crossed a red line”. …
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun banJoy Online
Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will not be shown red cards in Uefa competitions, it was confirmed on Thursday. …
UEFA will not use red cards for players who cover mouthJoy Online
Aston Villa have been fined 22.5m euros (£19.4m) by Uefa for a “significant breach” of its squad-cost rule for 2025. …
Villa among four Premier League clubs fined by UefaJoy Online
… Goal difference, which since 1970 has been Fifa’s tiebreaker of choice, is now superseded by head-to-head results, the method long favoured by Uefa. …
How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?Joy Online
… The anti-discrimination Fare network, which partners with Fifa and Uefa to tackle racism, had called for Fifa to act prior to Monday evening’s statements. …
VAR official says hand gesture was ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’Joy Online
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised by 13 World Cup nations who said he had claimed an expanded tournament led to many matches being “uninteresting”. …
World Cup teams reject Ceferin ‘uninteresting’ claimThe Ghanaian Times
Somali referee, Omar Artan, who was barred by the United States from the World Cup was picked on Thursday for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August. …
Sacked ref Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup gameJoy Online
Somali referee Omar Artan, the World Cup match official refused entry to the United States due to visa issues, has been appointed by UEFA to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Aug. …
Barred World Cup referee Omar Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup finalJoy Online
… Prestianni received a six-game ban from UEFA for homophobic conduct. “If the conversation is friendly, they can continue to do it without any problem,” Collina said. …
Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World CupThe Ghanaian Times
UEFA has proposed a revamp of qualifying for the 2030 World Cup and 2032 European Championship that could end mismatches between the strongest and weakest teams, with a format similar to the Champions League. …
UEFA to revamp 2030 World Cup, Euro 2032 qualifying group formatsPresident Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, which was suspended for 12 months, allowing Balogun to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium. Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and that he didn't believe the red card was a foul, but stressed he only asked for a review and did not pressure FIFA to make the decision.
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President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, which was suspended for 12 months, allowing Balogun to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium. Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and that he didn't believe the red card was a foul, but stressed he only asked for a review and did not pressure FIFA to make the decision.
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UEFA will not use the red card law for mouth-covering in confrontations across its competitions, despite approving the rule change. The decision comes after the Benfica-Real Madrid incident in February, where Gianluca Prestianni was banned for homophobic conduct, though UEFA referees may still show yellow cards if warranted.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa were fined 22.5m euros by Uefa for breaching squad-cost rules and face registration restrictions for the Champions League next season; Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle United also received financial penalties for similar breaches.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup will see the top two teams from each of 12 groups advance to the last 32, along with eight third-placed teams, with new tiebreaker rules and complex scheduling across three host countries making qualification patterns complex.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans says an 'OK' sign hand gesture was "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" after FIFA cleared him following an investigation. FIFA found "no evidence of breaches of the Fifa Disciplinary Code" and Evans remains available for tournament selection.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin faced criticism from 13 World Cup nations—including Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and South Africa—after reportedly stating that expanding the tournament from 32 to 48 teams has led to many "uninteresting" matches. The football associations rejected his comments, saying that for their countries, World Cup participation represents a historic achievement and there is no such thing as an unimportant match.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the US and barred from World Cup duty by American authorities, has been selected by UEFA to officiate the August 12 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Omar Artan, a Somali referee barred from entering the United States for World Cup duty due to visa and vetting concerns, has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina revealed that players will be prevented from going to the technical area to consult coaches when goalkeepers are injured at the 2026 World Cup. IFAB has also approved a request to change VAR protocol to review attacking fouls occurring before the ball is in play.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA has proposed a revamp of qualifying for the 2030 World Cup and 2032 European Championship using a Champions League-style format with 36 top-ranked teams in three groups of 12, designed to reduce mismatches between strongest and weakest teams. A decision on the proposal is expected in September.
22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA has published a book by Italian journalist Alessandro Alciato documenting Gianni Infantino's first 10 years as FIFA President since his election in February 2016. The book covers behind-the-scenes stories, women's football growth, revenue redistribution, and FIFA's transition from corruption to transparency.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UEFA will split World Cup qualifying into two tiers starting with the 2030 tournament: the top 36 nations, ranked by the 2028 Nations League, will compete in League 1 with three 12-team groups, while the remaining 18 nations will play separately in League 2. The new format aims to eliminate uncompetitive matchups and give lower-ranked teams better qualification chances, with all teams now playing six qualifying matches instead of the varying six or eight under previous rules.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has suggested referees are "petrified" to make decisions because of video assistant referee after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds on Monday, with the match finishing 1-1.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA has appointed German referee Daniel Siebert to officiate the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on May 30 in Budapest. Siebert has already handled two Arsenal matches this season and will be working his tenth Champions League game overall this campaign.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA has extended Argentina winger Gianluca Prestianni's six-game suspension for homophobic conduct to have worldwide effect, meaning he could miss his country's opening World Cup matches if selected. The Benfica player was originally banned by UEFA for directing a slur at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during a February Champions League playoff clash.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at home to secure a 2-1 aggregate semi-final victory, with captain Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal. The Gunners will face either Paris St Germain or Bayern Munich in the final on May 30.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has received a worldwide ban for abusing Vinicius Jr, extending his UEFA six-match suspension to cover Argentina's first two World Cup matches if he is selected. The 20-year-old admitted to homophobic language towards Real Madrid's Vinicius during a Champions League match in February.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA and the International Football Association Board approved two law amendments in Vancouver: players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations or who leave the pitch in protest at referee decisions can now face red cards. Both changes have been approved as competition opt-ins and will be adopted at this summer's World Cup.
30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association will receive $2.5 million to prepare the Black Stars for the 2026 World Cup and $10 million for qualifying, following FIFA's decision to increase prize money for participating teams by over $100 million.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Fifa has approved two law amendments for this summer's World Cup: players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations may receive a red card, and players who leave the pitch in protest at a referee's decision can also face a red card. The changes were approved at a Fifa Council meeting in Vancouver.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →