Germany and France will kick off the inaugural UEFA Nations League on Thursday 6 September after the League Phase fixture list was confirmed for the autumn matches. Matchday oneThursday 6 SeptemberLeague AGroup A1: Germany v France (20:45)League BGroup B1: Czech Republic v Ukraine (20:45)Group B4: Wales v Republic of Ireland (20:45)League CGroup C3: Slovenia v Bulgaria (20:45), Norway v Cyprus (20:45)League DGroup D1: Kazakhstan v Georgia (16:00), Latvia v Andorra (20:45)Group... UEFA.com - News
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UEFA women’s football department recruiting now
When a former European champion urges you to join her winning team, what greater enticement could there be? This inviting possibility exists at UEFA, whose head of women's football Nadine Kessler is eager to welcome new team-mates in the form of a women's football competitions manager and a women's football development coordinator.Kessler herself joined UEFA soon after injury ended her playing days in 2016, and the former world and European player of the year has since experienced "a really exciting time for women's football" – something she attributes to "tremendous growth and positive challenges on all levels of the sport".... UEFA.com - News
Becks’ appeal: why David Beckham is a modern great
David Beckham is to be presented with the UEFA President's Award, aged 43, for his remarkable contribution to European football. Here's why.Final tally International: 115 appearances, 17 goalsUEFA club competition: 119 appearances, 17 goalsEuropean domestic competition: 484 appearances, 92 goalsHe had a real dedication to his craft
FIFA President meets world leaders in Davos
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. He took the opportunity to strengthen ties between FIFA and other international organisations. “This summit in Davos is a fantastic platform for sharing our experiences and discussing the changes that we can make to the world we live in. This progress – whether technological, digital, industrial or philosophical – has an impact on football and football, too, has its own role to play,” said the FIFA President. Speaking with heads of state from three different continents, including the President of Rwanda and 2018 Chairperson of the African Union Paul Kagame, Canadian P... FIFA.com - News
Men’s Player of the Year nominee: the case for Salah
Play-off contenders ready for final hurdle
The UEFA Champions League play-offs are set to kick off on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the third qualifying round. Ahead of the first legs, click on each of the fixtures for our in-depth match background.WHO'S IN THE GROUP STAGE? Ties on 21 & 29 AugustChampions pathCrvena zvezda (SRB) v Salzburg (AUT)BATE Borisov (BLR) v PSV Eindhoven (NED)
UEFA Europa League play-off ties confirmed
The lineup for the UEFA Europa League play-offs has been finalised after the third qualifying round concluded on Tuesday. The play-offs are split into the champions path and the main path; the winners of the 21 ties will join 21 automatic entrants and six UEFA Champions League play-off losers in the group stage.Play-off ties take place on 23 and 30 August, with the group stage draw on 31 August.Play-off ties: champions pathOlimpija Ljubljana (SVN) v Spartak Trnava (SVK) APOEL (CYP) v Astana (KAZ) Rosenborg (NOR) v Shkëndija (MKD)F91 Dudelange... UEFA.com - News