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International governing body for association football in Europe

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The Union of European Football Associations is one of six continental bodies of governance in association football. It governs football, futsal and beach football in Europe and the transcontinental countries of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan, as well as the West Asian countries of Cyprus, Armenia and Israel. UEFA consists of 55 national association members. Since 2022, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, FIFA and UEFA suspended all Russian national teams and clubs from any FIFA and UEFA competitions.

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Romania awarded 3-0 win after Kosovo walk-off Uefa award Romania a 3-0 win after opponents Kosovo walked off the pitch in protest at alleged discriminatory chanting by the home fans. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2024
Arsenal tie with Bayern moved to Meadow Park Arsenal Women will play their Champions League match against Bayern Munich at Meadow Park in Borehamwood after Uefa granted the club special dispensation. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2024
Romania & Kosovo face Uefa disciplinary action over abandoned game The Romanian and Kosovan football federations face disciplinary proceedings from Uefa after the Nations League match in Bucharest was abandoned. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2024

Lionesses face Portugal in Nations League opener England face Portugal in their opening game of the 2025 Nations League after Uefa announce the match schedule for the competition. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2024
FA and FAI fined by Uefa after fans booed anthems The FA and FAI are fined after the booing of both national anthems before England's Nations League match against Republic of Ireland in September. BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2024
Twente handed partial stadium closure over racist abuse Uefa orders Twente to partially close their stadium during their next European fixture following racist behaviour by supporters. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2024
Uefa re-opens bidding for 2027 Champions League final Uefa have re-opened the bidding for stadiums to host the 2027 Champions League final after the match was stripped from AC Milan. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2024

Leeds United to expand capacity of Elland Road Club say they also want to modernise ground to meet UEFA regulations for elite stadia. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2024
Scotland has highest per capita crowds in Europe More people attend top-flight football matches in Scotland than any other country in Europe as a proportion of population, according to a Uefa report. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2024