008 - Press conference to mark 100 days to goDelegations from the 24 participating national associations will gather in Paris on 2 and 3 March to discuss organisational matters linked to UEFA EURO 2016. The workshop will coincide with the milestone of 100 days to go until the event kicks off on 10 June 2016.The workshop will provide detailed information on subjects such as match organisation, transport, logistics, accommodation, safety and security, disciplinary matters and integrity, as well as marketing, communications and media. It will take place at the Pullman Hotel Tour Eiffel in the French capital.In parallel, UEFA and EURO 2016 SAS will hold a joint '100 days ...
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Suárez shines for Barcelona, Arsenal leave it late
SUNDAYArsenal 2-1 Leicester (Walcott 70, Welbeck 90+5; Jamie Vardy 45pen)Danny Welbeck made an instant impact on his return from injury with a last-gasp winner as third-placed Arsenal moved to within two points of Premier League leaders Leicester. The England international, making his first appearance since 26 April 2015 for the hosts, came off the bench to nod Mesut Özil's free-kick past Kasper Schmeichel in added time. Jamie Vardy's first-half penalty had given the visitors the lead before the Foxes were reduced to ten after the interval, losing Danny Simpson to a second bookable offence. Theo Walcott struck nine minutes after entering the ...
Valentine’s Day: kisses and Love from UEFA.com
Whenever Luis Suárez scores a goal, he kisses his hand or his wrist – kissing his ring finger is a romantic salute to childhood sweetheart Sofia Balbi, while a kiss of the wrist is a dedication to daughter Delfina.Gareth Bale also has a goal celebration gesture dedicated to his childhood sweetheart, Emma Rhys-Jones, with whom he had daughter Alba Violet in 2012. Bale has also reportedly had the gesture trademarked, which could be bad news for ... ... Ángel Di María and ...... Arturo VidalRaúl González kissed his ring finger (which is on the right hand in Spain) every time he scored in honour of h...
Chelsea hit form, Juventus on top of Serie A
SATURDAYChelsea 5-1 Newcastle United (Diego Costa 5, Pedro Rodríguez 9 59, Willian 17, Traoré 83; Townsend 90)Chelsea's biggest Premier League win of the campaign was tempered by an injury to captain John Terry, who was replaced by Abdul Baba Rahman seven minutes before half-time. On target in an FA Cup tie last month, Bertrand Traoré, 20, opened his league account for the Blues, now 12 unbeaten since the departure of José Mourinho.Juventus 1-0 Napoli (Zaza 88)Substitute Simone Zaza settled the Serie A summit meeting in Juventus' favour with a fine left-footed strike from outside the penalty area. The Bianconer...
Russia v Spain: Futsal EURO final preview
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Prizes to play for in Fantasy: The Knockouts
To mark the return of the UEFA Europa League, UEFA.com is launching a new Fantasy game with fantastic prizes to be won.Play UEFA Europa League FantasyThe round of 32 – which kicks off on Tuesday when Fenerbahçe play Lokomotiv Moskva, with the remaining 15 matches taking place on Thursday – is to feature a new game called Fantasy: The Knockouts. The player who scores the most points in the knockout phase – comprising the rounds of 32 and 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final – will win a 'season ticket' voucher for the club they support, allowing them and a friend to attend their team's matches all season.The new game enable...
Alex, Kocić, Zhamankulov close on Ricardinho
Ricardinho still leads the race to win the adidas Golden Shoe for top scorer at UEFA Futsal EURO 2016, but is only one goal clear of three players who all have a chance to add to their totals on Saturday.The Portugal winger scored six goals in Portugal's three matches before their quarter-final exit. However, after Thursday's semi-finals, Spain's Alex, Serbia's Mladen Kocić and Kazakhstan's Serik Zhamankulov have all moved on to five, and could further add in the third-place play-off or final.Of those on four, Spain duo Miguelín and Mario Rivillos are to reckoned with due to their high number of assists, the first tie-breaker after goals. However, 2014 top scorer Eder Lima...