Qualifying for UEFA EURO 2020 remains largely the same (with 24 finalists in all), although the European Qualifiers are starting later than normal – the March after a major tournament instead of immediately in September (i.e. March 2019 rather than September 2018 in this case). No team will gain automatic qualification as hosts (there are 12 host nations in all). Qualifying group stage (20 teams qualify)The 55 teams were split into ten groups of five or six. Four of the five groups of five contain one team that has qualified for the UEFA Nations League finals (to be played June... UEFA.com - News
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WU17 EURO elite round latest
The UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship elite round has begun as Bulgaria's seven rivals in May's finals are decided this month.Elite round groupsGroup 1 (21–27 March): England, Greece, Hungary (hosts), GeorgiaGroup 2Qualified: NetherlandsGroup 3 (23–29 March): Spain (holders), Poland, Sweden (hosts), SlovakiaGroup 4 (20–26 March): Germany, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Scotland (hosts)Group 5 (23–29 March): France, Portugal (hosts), Czech Republic, Northern IrelandGroup 6 (21... UEFA.com - News
UEFA Europa League quarter-final and semi-final draws
Quarter-final draw (11 & 18 April)Napoli (ITA) v Arsenal (ENG)*Villarreal (ESP) v Valencia (ESP)Benfica (POR) v Frankfurt (GER)Slavia Praha (CZE) v Chelsea (ENG) *fixture reversed – see draw facts belowSemi-final draw (2 & 9 May)1. Napoli (ITA) / Arsenal (ENG) v Villarreal (ESP) / Valencia (ESP)2. Benfica (POR) / Frankfurt (GER) v Slavia Praha (CZE) / Chelsea (ENG)Final draw (29 May, Baku)Winners of semi-final 2 v Winner of semi-final 1Quarter-final draw factsUEFA.com - News
Europa League quarter-final draw: all you need to know
When and where is the draw?The UEFA Europa League draw begins at 13:00CET on Friday 15 March, taking place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. It follows the UEFA Champions League draw, which starts at 12:00CET. Who is in the draw?The eight teams will be confirmed after Thursday's round of 16 second legs.Chelsea (ENG) / Dynamo Kyiv (UKR)Frankfurt (GER) / Internazionale (ITA)Dinamo Zagreb (CRO) / Benfica (POR)Napoli (ITA) / Salzburg (AUT)Valencia (ESP) / Krasnodar (RUS)Sevilla (ESP) / Slavia Praha (CZE)Arsenal (ENG) / Rennes (FRA)Zenit (RUS) / Villa... UEFA.com - News
Champions League quarter-final draw: head-to-heads
Friday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draws will be open, meaning anyone can play anyone. UEFA.com looks at each team's record against each of their potential opponents.DRAW: 12:00CET ON FRIDAY Ajax (NED)This season: W8 D5 L1 F29 A12 (entry: second qualifying round)Top scorer: Dušan Tadić (9, including three in qualifying)
Manchester City 7-0 Schalke: Champions League at a glance
All you need to know in 60 seconds ...Manchester City are through to the UEFA Champions League last eight after a stunning 7-0 win against Schalke – their biggest ever victory in Europe. Josep Guardiola's side, already 3-2 to the good from the first leg in Gelsenkirchen, had one foot in the quarter-finals when Sergio Agüero converted from the spot on 35 minutes. His second, after Raheem Sterling's back-heel, and Leroy Sané's drilled finish made it job done by half-time.
Your Move: a mascot with a difference for UEFA EURO 2020
UEFA is pushing the boundaries for UEFA EURO 2020, with the finals taking place in 12 host cities across the continent. Now, with the release of the official Your Move teaser trailer, European football's governing body is signalling its intention to reinvent the traditional tournament mascot, with a nod to freestyle and street football culture.While fans of the time-honoured, life-sized mascot will not be disappointed, the teaser video shows a sequence of awe-inspiring skills and tricks executed by a squad of freestyle, street and panna players. It points to a spectacular launch event scheduled for when the European Qualifiers kick off later this month. All will be