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UEFA renames and refocuses its non-European support programme under ‘UEFA Together’ banner

UEFA renames and refocuses its non-European support programme under ‘UEFA Together’ banner

September 25 – UEFA has re-versioned and refocused its financial support programme for nations and projects outside its European membership. The old UEFA Assist programme, which ran between 2017 and June 2023, implemented 409 projects across 120 countries worldwide. The new programme, UEFA Together, “aims to be an enhanced, more focused, and collaborative approach to football development” said UEFA. It …

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Selection decisions/dilemmas ahead of Bolton in the League Cup

Selection decisions/dilemmas ahead of Bolton in the League Cup

Morning. It’s fair to say Mikel Arteta has some decisions to make ahead of tonight’s Carabao Cup game against Bolton. Even without the injury issues, a core group of players got us through most of an incredibly gruelling week with three away games, and he’d have to consider making changes just to give some of them a rest. Speaking at …

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Ange’s men begin Euro campaign

Ange’s men begin Euro campaign

Tottenham begin their Europa League campaign as favourites in a tie against Qarabag on Thursday. The tournament presents Spurs with a real shot at trophy success this season and they go into the competition as one of the favourites. Match Preview Tottenham Recent Form Tottenham have had mixed fortunes under Ange Postecoglou this season as from six matches they have …

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Newcastle set to sign Vakthang Salia – Report

Newcastle set to sign Vakthang Salia – Report

Newcastle United could be set to land promising Georgian youngster Vakthang Salia, with the 17-year-old closing in on a move to Tyneside ahead of the 2025/26 season. As reported by Santi Aouna at Foot Mercato, Salia looks set to make the move from Dinamo Tbilisi to Tyneside next season, with a ‘full agreement’ close between the two clubs. Born in …

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UEFA boosts solidarity payments to clubs outside Euro competition to €308m

UEFA boosts solidarity payments to clubs outside Euro competition to €308m

September 25 – UEFA is to increase funds allocated to clubs not taking part in its men’s competitions, also capping the amount going to the top five federations. “Last year, the UEFA Executive Committee approved a significant increase in the distribution of solidarity for clubs not participating in UEFA’s men’s club competitions for the 2024-27 cycle, which will see the …

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Welsh champions TNS to play Conference League home games in England

Welsh champions TNS to play Conference League home games in England

September 24 – Welsh club The New Saints, the first team from the Welsh leagues to ever qualify for European club competition, will play their league phase matches in the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League in England at the 9,875 capacity Croud Meadow, the home of Shrewsbury Town who play in England’s League 1. Although UEFA Conference League rules stipulate that …

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UEFA referees committee says Germany should have had a penalty in Euro quarter final

UEFA referees committee says Germany should have had a penalty in Euro quarter final

September 24 – UEFA has admitted that the decision not to award a penalty for Marc Cucurella’s handball during Spain’s 2-1 extra-time victory over Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-final was a mistake.  According to a report from UEFA’s Referees Committee, Cucurella’s controversial handball, which occurred in the penalty area during extra-time following a shot from Germany’s Jamal Musiala, should …

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Lancashire bite night. FA investigates a Championship game that got a little too tasty

Lancashire bite night. FA investigates a Championship game that got a little too tasty

September 24 – The English FA has launched an investigation into claims that Preston forward Milutin Osmajic bit Blackburn’s Owen Beck during their Championship match on Sunday.  The alleged incident occurred late in the goalless draw when a scuffle broke out following Beck’s kick at Duane Holmes, which took place 89 minutes into Sunday’s Lancashire derby at Deepdale. Osmajic appeared …

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