Shoot-out delights: the long and the short of it

Shoot-out delights: the long and the short of it

Watched by a UEFA Youth League record crowd, Real Madrid last night edged past Krasnodar 3-0 on penalties, falling just short of the record for lowest scoring shoot-out. UEFA.com celebrates the pleasure and pain of spot kicks.Origin• FIFA adopted the shoot-out on 27 June 1970, as proposed by Israel Football Association (IFA) president Michael Almog after seeing his national team lose a 1968 Olympic quarter-final on the drawing of lots.First• The first shoot-out in UEFA competition came on 30 September 1970 when Budapest Honvéd beat Aberdeen 5-4 in the European Cup Winners' Cup first round.• T... UEFA.com - News

Official: Champions League squad changes confirmed

Official: Champions League squad changes confirmed

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Official: Europa League squad changes for knockouts

Official: Europa League squad changes for knockouts

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How brilliant is Juventus and Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon?

How brilliant is Juventus and Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon?

Gianluigi Buffon once joked that he could play until he is 65; as he turns 40, still at the peak of his powers, UEFA.com celebrates the 'Superman' of goalkeepers. What they say "I am amazed he has never won the Ballon d'Or. He certainly deserves it for everything he has done. For me, he is the best goalkeeper in the history of the game. He is a footballing icon – a true legend."Leonardo Bonucci, ex-Juventus and Italy team-mate"The fact Gigi Buffon started his career so young helped me a lot. If you see a young goalkeeper with the profile he had

2018 European football calendar

2018 European football calendar

For information only. All dates subject to change. Some events, including match and draw dates, still to be scheduled.Finals in boldJanuary10 January: UEFA.com fans' Team of the Year 2017 voting closes11 January: UEFA.com fans' Team of the Year 2017 revealed24 January: UEFA Nations League draw, Lausanne30 January–10 February: UEFA Futsal EURO, LjubljanaFebruary6/7 February: UEFA Youth League play-offs9 February: UEFA Youth League knockout draw, Nyon13/14, 20/21 February: UEFA Champions League round of 16, first legs13/15 February: UEFA Europa League ro... UEFA.com - News

Top five best attacks in Europe’s top ten leagues

Top five best attacks in Europe’s top ten leagues

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How many Clásico players make your Team of the Year?

How many Clásico players make your Team of the Year?

Ever wanted to pair Ramos and Piqué in defence (we know, Spain have been doing it for years), have Iniesta and Modrić pulling the strings in midfield and play Messi and Ronaldo together up front? Now's your chance!PICK YOUR TEAM OF THE YEAR NOW You've got 50 players in all to choose from in the UEFA.com fans' Team of the Year vote, but it would take a brave coach to overlook all 15 Clásico nominees! How many of this little lot are you going to include in your 2017 best XI?GOALKEEPERS