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Japan Times
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Feb 25, 2022
UEFA to take Champions League final out of Russia in response to attack on Ukraine
'UEFA shares the international community's significant concern for the security situation developing in Europe and strongly condemns the ongoing Russian military invasion in Ukraine.'
Japan Times
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Nov 24, 2021
Study says biennial World Cup could cost leagues billions per season
The report predicted that in addition to cutting club revenue, such a move would hit viewer interest in games, reduce advertisers' interest in domestic soccer and put strains on players.
Japan Times
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Nov 5, 2021
Kyogo Furuhashi scores as Celtic wins in Europa League
Forward Kyogo Furuhashi scored one goal and set up another as Ange Postecoglou's Celtic edged Hungarian side Ferencvaros 3-2 away in a UEFA Europa League group stage match on Thursday.
Japan Times
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Oct 17, 2021
IOC wants wider consultation with FIFA over World Cup plans
The IOC raised concerns over the impact a World Cup every two years could have on other sports, players' welfare and an increase of men's events impacting gender equality.
Japan Times
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Sep 28, 2021
UEFA nullifies proceedings against Super League rebels
Disciplinary actions against three holdout clubs aiming to start a new European competition were halted following an order from a Madrid court.
Japan Times
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Aug 17, 2021
Doomed Super League architects rejoin top European soccer body
Spanish soccer giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, as well as Italy's Juventus — also among the clubs behind the Super League — are not due to rejoin the ECA, however.
Japan Times
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Jun 19, 2021
UEFA has contingency plan for Euro 2020 final
UEFA has a contingency plan to replace Wembley as host stadium of the Euro 2020 final unless Britain agrees to exempt fans from outside the country from 10-day quarantine rules.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 23, 2021
Elite clubs will attempt to seize power again despite Super League failure
With huge global fan bases, commercial appeal and sizeable brands, their attempt to launch a breakaway showed they view the rest of their domestic rivals as inferior.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 22, 2021
The antitrust case against Europe’s breakaway soccer league
The latest proposal hews more closely to the American model of sports where the same teams compete and see steady income and higher valuations as a consequence.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 20, 2021
Angry broadcasters condemn breakaway Super League plan
Broadcasters who have spent billions of dollars to screen Champions League soccer have condemned the plan by top European clubs to form a breakaway Super League as a threat to the future of the game that will not succeed.
Japan Times
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Apr 19, 2021
Top European clubs announce new Super League amid storm of criticism
The move sets up a rival to UEFA's established Champions League competition and was condemned by soccer officials and political leaders.
Japan Times
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Jan 22, 2021
FIFA would ban breakaway 'Super League' players from World Cup
The statement issued by global soccer's governing body and its six member federations is a warning to European clubs considering the creation of an elite alternative to the Champions League.
Japan Times
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Oct 16, 2020
UEFA president says fewer hosts for Euro 2020 an option
The continental tournament, scheduled to take place in 12 host cities, was postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sep 12, 2019
Top European clubs concentrate transfer spending on young players
The clubs involved in this season's Champions League and Europa League group stages invested more than half of their transfer spending in the last window on players age 24 and under, a report by European soccer body UEFA said on Thursday.
Japan Times
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Aug 27, 2019
Eric Cantona selected to receive 2019 UEFA President's Award
Former Manchester United forward Eric Cantona will be presented the 2019 UEFA President's Award in recognition of his playing career and commitment to charitable causes after it, European soccer's governing body said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
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Apr 13, 2018
Bayern to face Real Madrid and Liverpool to meet Roma in Champions League semifinals
Bayern Munich will face Real Madrid and Liverpool will take on AS Roma in the semifinals of the Champions League following the draw at UEFA's headquarters on Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 9, 2018
Wenger putting off the inevitable
Yes, it was a big win. No, Arsenal was not expected to beat AC Milan 2-0 at San Siro in the Europa League.
Japan Times
SPORTS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Sep 29, 2015
Blatter's stain on game proving very lame
"Blatter is a dead man walking ... "
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Jul 28, 2015
Platini to announce FIFA presidency bid
Michel Platini, the head of European soccer's governing body UEFA, is to announce in the next few days that he will stand for the presidency of FIFA, a source close to the former France international told Reuters on Tuesday.

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