Qualifying for the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup runs until Sunday with the preliminary round involving 32 of the record European entry of 49, aiming for six places alongside hosts Lithuania in the 24-team finals.Preliminary round fixtures and resultsTeams through so far: England, Georgia, FYR Macedonia, Greece, Belgium, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, Netherlands, Finland, Moldova (5 tbc)Main round draw already made (16 teams have byes), games in OctoberElite round, play-offs and finals follow in 2020
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Are these the 21st century’s best January signings?
Virgil van Dijk (Southampton to Liverpool, 2018)Many felt the Anfield outfit had overpaid for the commanding centre-back but within months he was looking like a bargain. The Dutchman transformed the Reds' erratic defence and helped them to the UEFA Champions League final. This season, Liverpool have shipped just ten goals in their first 21 league games.
UEFA Youth League finals tickets on sale Friday
Tickets go on sale on Friday for the 2019 UEFA Youth League finals – your chance to see the stars of tomorrow following in the footsteps of the likes of Leroy Sané, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Lorenzo Pellegrini, all of whom have appeared in the annual Nyon showpiece.Venue Colovray Sports Centre, Nyon, SwitzerlandScheduleSemi-finals: Friday 26 April (14:00 & 18:00)Final: Monday 29 April (18:00)DetailsWhere to buy tickets1 February–12 April: Office du Tourisme, Avenue Viollier 8, Nyon (Monday–Friday: 09:00–12:30/13:30–17:30)
Volunteers wanted for Budapest #UWCL final
The 2019 UEFA Women's Champions League final on 18 May is set to be another landmark sporting occasion for Budapest, and the organisers are looking for volunteers to lend their talents to the showpiece event in the women's club football calendar.The Hungarian capital is developing a reputation as a highly accomplished organiser of major sporting events. The UEFA Women's Champions League final will fall during its tenure as the 2019 European Capital of Sport, and a year before Budapest serves as one of 12 host venues for UEFA EURO 2020.VOLUNTEER NOWHowever, successful event production relies to a great extent on volunteers, whose role... UEFA.com - News
Who has played for Atlético and Real Madrid?
With his move from Chelsea to Atlético, Álvaro Morata becomes the latest player to have represented the Spanish capital's two big clubs – he also played 63 Liga games and scored 25 goals for Real Madrid. UEFA.com meets his most illustrious predecessors.Hugo Sánchez Hugo Sánchez with the UEFA Cup in 1986©Getty Im... UEFA.com - News
Greece, Cyprus through from preliminary round
Qualifying for the first UEFA Under-19 Futsal EURO began with January's preliminary round filling the last two spots in March's main round. Preliminary round results Greece pip Andorra 4-3 in preliminary round Group A decider Cyprus win all three games to progress from Group B Pair join 26 teams given bye to March's main round Seven teams will advance from main round to join hosts Latvia in finals Final tournament at Arena Riga from 8 to 14 September Preliminary round final standings... UEFA.com - News
Greece through: U19 Futsal EURO latest
Qualifying for the first UEFA Under-19 Futsal EURO began on Tuesday with eight preliminary round contenders competing for two spots in March's main round. Preliminary round results/fixtures Greece pip Andorra 4-3 in preliminary round Group A decider Two group winners join 26 teams given bye to March's main round Seven teams will advance from main round to join hosts Latvia in finals Final tournament at Arena Riga from 8 to 14 September Preliminary round groups (22–25 January)Group A< ... UEFA.com - News