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Never underestimate the attraction of a good can-kick. That would appear to be the message coming out of Tirana on Thursday when Uefa announced it had not taken the epochal decision on overseas league fixtures that the world of football had anticipated. Instead, the executive committee decided it would embark on a round of consultation, one that would even take in the considerations of supporters to boot.

The Executive Committee discussed the requests from the RFEF and FIGC (Italian FA) to approve the playing of one domestic league match each outside the home country, in particular outside the UEFA territory. The committee acknowledged it as an important and growing issue but expressed the desire to ensure that it has the views of all stakeholders before coming to a final decision.

The committee acknowledged [overseas fixtures] as an important and growing issue but expressed the desire to ensure that it has the views of all stakeholders before coming to a final decision. There are many issues to resolve and as the European governing body, Uefa has a responsibility to take all such factors into account. As a result, no decision was taken today but Uefa will undertake a round of consultation with all stakeholders in European football including fans.

On 1 May 2025, Athletic Club player Yeray Álvarez underwent an in-competition doping control carried out by UEFA following a UEFA Europa League match. The analysis of the player's sample by a WADA-accredited laboratory revealed the presence of Canrenone, which is a substance prohibited in- and out- of competition under the category S5. Diuretics and Masking Agents of the 2025 WADA Prohibited List.

If UEFA was negotiating with the promoters of the Super League, the president of UEFA does not know. "And without me knowing it, it doesn't make sense. So that's not true. "Of course we communicate, not me personally, but with both clubs from Spain [Barca and Real Madrid]. I have had a meeting with Laporta, everything is fine, but that's not a negotiation. Neither the system nor the new format of the Champions League will change, that's clear. "Both clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona, will always be welcome back to the European football family, where they have always belonged."

A banner which read "Stop killing children - Stop killing civilians" was displayed by UEFA before the Super Cup final between Tottenham and Paris St-Germain, emphasizing the impact of conflict on youth.

Flick has been found guilty of 'violating the basic rules of decent conduct', fined €20,000, and suspended for one UEFA club match.

Thick black smoke billowed across Skonto Stadium as fans of Beitar Jerusalem defied UEFA rules, setting off several rounds of pyrotechnics. A Beitar fan, wearing a black balaclava, nonchalantly threw a succession of fireworks around the stand, causing a small fire and scorching parts of the away stand.

Linfield faces Faroese side Vikingur in the third round of qualifying for the UEFA Conference League, with potential rematch against Shelbourne on the horizon.

Euro 2025 has been a record-breaking tournament. After Spain's semi-final win over Germany in Zurich, the total attendance across the event stood at 623,088 - surpassing the 574,875 set in England in 2022.

Michel Platini, a football legend, confronted a burglar at his villa in Cassis, France, as the intruder fled with various trophies and medals.

The 2025 UEFA Women's European Championships are underway in Switzerland, featuring 16 teams competing for the trophy, including representatives from Bayern Munich in every group.

Uefa has imposed a 10-year ban on FK Arsenal Tivat from European competitions due to a match-fixing investigation, involving severe penalties for players and officials.

John Textor emphasized that he does not have a decisive influence at Crystal Palace, asserting that players from his other clubs are not moving to Palace.

Organizers of the Men's Euros in Germany prioritized human rights during Euro 2024, pledging to focus on democracy, respect, equality, and human rights protection.

England's Under-21 side, under captain James McAtee, showcased their talent with a 3-1 victory over Spain in the quarter-finals of the UEFA U21 European Championships.