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FIFA accused the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) today (Thursday) of conducting a planned "smear campaign" against the organization's president, Gianni Infantino. The accusations come as part of an intense legal battle surrounding the abandoned attempt to sell part of the World Cup rights to private investors, a move that caused a major upheaval in the upper echelons of world...

The 'Yellows' suffered a severe professional disappointment in the Conference League qualifiers, but the real damage is becoming clear with a massive loss of revenue of tens of millions of shekels that could have been avoided at the last moment.

Media outlets around the world report that the body governing European football has filed separate requests in the US for information as part of a legal proceeding it intends to advance in Switzerland against the FIFA president due to his attempt to sell the rights to the World Cup.

The Champions League is approaching the first big moment of the 2026/27 season: the league phase draw, which will be held on Thursday, August 27, in Monaco. According to UEFA, the upcoming season will be the 72nd in the history of the competition and the third in the new format, in which there is no classic group stage but a single table of 36 teams.

Following the use of flares during the 0:0 draw against Atalanta in Bergamo, the Reds have been fined 43,000 euros. Additionally, a ban on selling away tickets for one match has been imposed, with another suspended.

Aleksander Ceferin sharply attacks the FIFA president following the scrapped plan to sell part of the World Cup rights to private investors: "We will not allow the sale of a sport that belongs to everyone. Donald Trump? You have to be naive if you think a politician is really your friend."

A wave of protests and calls for a boycott is sweeping through Europe ahead of the Israeli teams' matches in European competitions this coming Thursday. In Switzerland and Italy, large-scale demonstrations by pro-Palestinian organizations are being organized against the arrival of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv. The protesters are demanding the cancellation of the matches and even the...

Serious documentation from the match against Poland's Katowice has sparked a major uproar on social media. UEFA may open a disciplinary procedure against the club, which could face heavy financial fines and the closure of stands.

Against the backdrop of growing calls for his resignation as FIFA president, a report in the UK claims that the European organization paid a six-figure sum to a woman with whom Gianni Infantino had an affair while he served as the organization's general secretary. UEFA confirmed that severance and tuition fees were paid but claimed it was done according to regulations in force at the time...

Lucy Bronze has become the first English female footballer to publicly express support for the possibility of boycotting the World Cup as long as Gianni Infantino serves as FIFA president: "For the sake of the future of the game and all the children who will come after us."

Will Europe's major football teams boycott the World Cup? The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced that it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and does not rule out extreme measures. The acute crisis erupted following a secret plan by Infantino to sell stakes in the World Cup tournament to private investors.

Success in Europe is bittersweet when realizing there is little chance of seeing matches in Israel soon. At least participation remains a diplomatic achievement.

UEFA has announced two significant rule changes for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. The updates involve suspension thresholds and stadium clock displays.

After the tense penalty shootout victory against AEK Larnaca, Beitar Jerusalem faces a pair of matches against an even tougher hurdle in the form of Austria Wien in the third round of the Conference League. The first match will be held on Thursday at the Jerusalemites' home ground in Bucharest, while the return leg will take place in Vienna a week later at the Generali Arena.

Players at Maccabi Tel Aviv are dejected before the match against CSKA Sofia, as they will again play in front of empty stands. Tyrese Asante may start for the first time this season (Thursday, 19:00, Sport1).

Pressure on Gianni Infantino is reaching a new peak: according to a report in 'The Times', UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation have joined forces to secure his removal. If he refuses to resign, a series of dramatic steps are being considered, from boycotting FIFA institutions to establishing competing international tournaments.

UEFA has fined Maccabi Tel Aviv 40,000 euros and ordered the club to play its next home European match without spectators due to pyrotechnics use during the game against Sheriff Tiraspol. Consequently, Thursday's Europa League qualifier against CSKA Sofia will be held behind closed doors.

If they pass Katowice, the Reds may face Freiburg, Atalanta, or Panathinaikos in the next stage. Here are the possible opponents.

After the collapse of the controversial plan to sell part of the World Cup rights, Europe is formulating an unprecedented move to remove support for Gianni Infantino. According to the 'Guardian', dozens of associations may withdraw their letters of support - a step that would significantly increase the pressure on the FIFA president to end his tenure.

The Nations League draw for the 2026/27 season determined that the Israel national team will play in Group 3 of League 2, where it will face the national teams of Austria, Ireland, and Kosovo. The matches against the Ireland national team are expected to draw significant interest and be unusually charged.

Four representatives, 100% success rate, and a jump in the European ranking: Israeli football recorded an excellent week in the qualifiers for European competitions. This success is largely due to the security situation, which makes it difficult to bring in new foreign players and forces clubs to maintain the squads from last season.

According to The Telegraph, all 55 UEFA member associations are prepared to support a vote of no confidence in the FIFA president following his attempt to sell World Cup commercial rights.

The team will resume training ahead of the match in Romania. Early next week, the club expects to learn its punishment following incidents involving fans during the two matches against AEK Larnaca.

The 'Reds' are set to face disciplinary proceedings following a flare display during their away match against Ludogorets, just one day after receiving a 25,000-euro fine and a two-year suspended sentence.

The verdict regarding penalties for the use of flares and fireworks against Sheriff is expected on Monday. The club clarifies that the suspension of ticket sales for the match against CSKA Sofia does not necessarily mean it will be played behind closed doors.

Maccabi Tel Aviv announced on Friday evening that it has suspended ticket sales for the Europa League third qualifying round home match against CSKA Sofia. The move follows a UEFA directive amid disciplinary proceedings regarding the use of pyrotechnics during the match against Sheriff Tiraspol.

The UEFA decision to boycott FIFA competitions over plans to sell World Cup stakes has sparked renewed calls in Ireland to cancel Nations League matches against Israel.

The world football governing body continues to push for the privatization of the World Cup, despite fierce opposition and boycott threats from UEFA. European football leaders are already preparing a contingency plan.

Gianni Infantino is facing a major crisis over plans to privatize World Cup ownership. UEFA and CONCACAF are threatening a boycott, demanding the cancellation of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.

UEFA and 55 football associations have threatened to boycott FIFA competitions in response to Gianni Infantino's plan to privatize the World Cup and bring in private investors linked to the Trump family.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is attempting to lower tensions surrounding the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, asserting that it is merely a consultative proposal rather than a binding step. UEFA has labeled the initiative a "red line" and is considering a potential boycott of FIFA tournaments.

Gianni Infantino is promoting a new company to manage FIFA's national team events, with potential investment from Joshua Kushner's fund. UEFA is furious, calling it a "red line" and threatening a boycott.