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Tchouaméni Suspended For Two France Matches After Red Card

Tchouaméni Suspended For Two France Matches After Red Card

September 24, 2025 6:33 pm

Aurélien Tchouaméni has been handed a two-match suspension by UEFA and the French Football Federation, meaning he will miss France’s upcoming qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland during the October international break. The ban comes after the Real Madrid midfielder was sent off in his country’s recent 2–1 win over Iceland following a red card upgraded via video review. 

As a consequence, Tchouaméni will remain in Madrid during the October break instead of being called up to Les Bleus’ squad. For Real Madrid, the development offers both relief and opportunity: relief that one of their key players won’t be traveling or …

Yeray Álvarez handed 10-month UEFA Ban For Doping Violation

Yeray Álvarez handed 10-month UEFA Ban For Doping Violation

September 8, 2025 2:04 pm

Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Álvarez has been suspended for ten months by UEFA after testing positive for a banned substance during a routine anti-doping check. The test was carried out in May 2025, following Bilbao’s Europa League semi-final first leg against Manchester United.

UEFA’s disciplinary panel confirmed on Monday that Álvarez had returned a positive result for Canrenone, a diuretic listed as a prohibited substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Though the chemical is often linked to masking agents, UEFA ruled that the violation was non-intentional.

In its decision, the governing body cited Álvarez’s explanation that he had accidentally ingested …

Graham Potter Left Frustrated As Salzburg Hold

Graham Potter Left Frustrated As Salzburg Holds Chelsea

September 15, 2022 5:42 am

Graham Potter admitted Chelsea have to ‘improve the little details’ after Red Bull Salzburg spoiled his first match in charge with a late equaliser in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw in the Champions League.

Potter was on course for a winning debut when Raheem Sterling put Chelsea ahead early in the second half at Stamford Bridge.

But the former Brighton boss, who replaced Thomas Tuchel last week, had to settle for a point as Noah Okafor punished sloppy defending to equalise in the closing stages.

It was a largely underwhelming performance from Chelsea, underlining the work Potter must do to repair the …

Ruthless Napoli Destroy Liverpool In Champions League Opener

Ruthless Napoli Destroy Liverpool In Champions League Opener

September 8, 2022 3:08 am

Former European Champions, Liverpool last night began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a devastating 4-1 loss against Italian side Napoli as their sloppy start to the season continued.

The Reds were never at their best all through the game as Napoli dominated and would have scored more than four on the night that showed how weak Liverpool can be at the back.

Victor Osimhen shined in the first half and almost scored but had a penalty saved in the first half.

Zielinski grabbed the first goal in the 5th minute from penalty spot, Osimhen missed a penalty in the …

Champions League UEFA Apologises To Real Madrid, Liverpool

Champions League: UEFA Apologises To Real Madrid, Liverpool

June 4, 2022 4:55 am

European football governing body, UEFA, has issued apologies to Liverpool and Real Madrid fans following ugly scenes that were witnessed in the Champions League final.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the fans were caught up in distressing scenes at the Champions League final at Stade de France, Paris.

The French police were accused of using teargas and pepper spray on Liverpool fans who wanted to gain entrance into the stadium.

The match, which Real won 1-0, was delayed by 36 minutes as a result of the chaos.

Read Also: Real Madrid Beat Liverpool To Win 2021/2022 Champions

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UEFA Move To Suspend Russian Teams From All Competitions

UEFA Moves To Suspend Russian Teams From All Competitions

March 1, 2022 4:25 am

European football Governing body, UEFA has concluded plans to suspend Russian teams from all competitions in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia last week.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the first Russian team affected would be Spartak Moscow, who are billed face RB Leipzig away in a Europa League last 16, first-leg tie on March 10.

The Russian women’s national team would also be excluded from the European Championship due to be hosted by England sometime in July this year.

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According to SID, the …

UEFA Turns Down Greek Protest Over North Macedonia Shirt

UEFA Turns Down Greek Protest Over North Macedonia Shirt

June 17, 2021 3:50 am

European football governing body, UEFA has rejected Greece’s request to change the North Macedonia shirt at Euro 2020 after the Greeks argued that the current version violated a historic treaty between the Balkan neighbours.

Greece had earlier pointed out that the initials FFM (Football Federation of Macedonia) that feature on the shirt refer to the Balkan country’s name before a 2018 treaty resolved a longstanding diplomatic row between the Balkan neighbours.

UEFA confirmed it had received a letter from the Greek government requesting that the shirt be modified.

However, European football’s governing body said it had rejected the request because …

Euro 2020 UEFA Reveals New Handball Rule

Euro 2020: UEFA Reveals New Handball Rule

June 8, 2021 1:57 am

UEFA has announced that a new handball rule will be used at the Euro 2020, Africa Daily News, New York reports.

The new rule has been designed to not penalise attackers if they accidentally commit a handball in the build-up to a goal.

The rule was introduced by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) back in March and will start to be used around the world next month.

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There was an opportunity to bring the new law in sooner if UEFA wanted to.

However, Roberto Rosetti, the chairman of the …

UEFA Announces Punishments For Man Utd, Chelsea Others

UEFA Announces Punishments For Man Utd, Chelsea Others

May 8, 2021 6:59 am

UEFA have asked the six Premier League teams who tried to join the European Super League, to make a combined €15million (£13m) goodwill contribution to benefit children’s and grassroots football across Europe.

They will also see 5 percent of UEFA competition revenues withheld for one season.

The six clubs – Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City – have signed a UEFA ‘club commitment declaration’ after backing down in their breakaway bid.

Read Also: All 6 Premier League Clubs Withdraw From ESL

And they each face a €100million (£87m) fine if they ever attempt another coup.…

UEFA Ban Qarabag Official For Armenia Comments

UEFA Ban Qarabag Official For Armenia Comments

November 4, 2020 9:35 am

UEFA announced Wednesday it has temporarily suspended a staff member of Azerbaijani club Qarabag for “racist and other discriminatory conduct” targeting Armenians.

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The side’s PR and media manager Nurlan Ibrahimov had called for the killing of ‘all the Armenians, old and young, without distinction’, according to the Armenian Football Federation (FFA).

The social media post in question came amid the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh.

‘The Qarabag FK official, Mr. Nurlan Ibrahimov, is provisionally banned from exercising any football-related activity with immediate effect until the UEFA …

Fears Grows As Cristiano Ronaldo Still Positive For Coronavirus

Fears Grows As Cristiano Ronaldo Still Positive For Coronavirus

October 22, 2020 1:41 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo has again tested positive for coronavirus as Juventus prepare for next week’s Champions League clash against Barcelona, according to reports in Italy on Thursday.

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Ronaldo is currently isolating at his home in Turin after testing positive for Covid-19 on October 13 while with the Portuguese national team for Nations League matches.

The 35-year-old again received a positive result after a test carried out on Wednesday, Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta Dello Sport reported.

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UEFA Unveils Champions League Quarter-Finals Draw

UEFA Unveils Champions League Quarter-Finals Draw

July 10, 2020 5:31 pm

UEFA on Friday concluded the draw for the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals.

One of the highlights of the draw held at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland was that the four ties postponed in March because of COVID-19 will be played in August

The matches will played at the host club’s home stadium.

Four quarter-finalists were confirmed before the COVID-19 pandemic suspended the season.

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UEFA added in a statement that the same arrangements would apply to the outstanding second leg matches in the Europa League round of …

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