As plans for a European super league start to emerge, the FC crew discuss how it would work and how it would impact European and global football. A leaked document sent to Real Madrid last month appears to show that plans are still ongoing for a long-speculated European Super League featuring the continent’s top football
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The FC crew examine the statistics behind Man City’s title-winning season and debate if it’s been the most dominant in English top-flight history. The FC crew examine the statistics behind Man City’s title-winning season and debate if it’s been the most dominant in English top-flight history. Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri comments on their 1-0 win
Juventus’ shock draw against Crotone opens up the door for Napoli in the Serie A title race. Gab Marcotti and the FC boys recap it all. AC Milan general manager Marco Fassone said he is optimistic there will be no repercussions on his club’s summer transfer activities, although he does expect some sanctions after a
AC Milan general manager Marco Fassone said he is optimistic there will be no repercussions on his club’s summer transfer activities, although he does expect some sanctions after a meeting with UEFA in Nyon on Friday to discuss a settlement agreement in view of potential financial fair play (FFP) restrictions on the Serie A club.
Paris Saint-Germain fans during the Champions League tie against Real Madrid. Paris Saint-Germain must close part of their stadium at the next Champions League game they host as punishment for fans lighting flares and fireworks. UEFA says its disciplinary panel ordered the north end of the Parc des Princes to be closed because of incidents
Stewart Robson says Arsenal’s comfortable win over AC Milan should give them the confidence to beat CSKA Moscow. Gennaro Gattuso refused to criticise Danny Welbeck for diving and apologized to Nacho Monreal for throwing the ball towards defender’s face after Arsenal knock AC Milan out of the Europa League. Danny Welbeck pulls the wool over
The FC crew praise Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga dominance, but cast doubt on their ability to win the Champions League, despite favourable odds. The financial gap between Europe’s biggest clubs and the rest of the continent is increasing because of the growing impact of sponsorships, a UEFA study has revealed. The confederation’s governing body released its
With Gennaro Gattuso set take over for Vincenzo Montella, Craig Burley examines Milan’s outlook in Serie A. After Gennaro Gattuso’s promotion to first-team manager at Milan, Gab Marcotti assesses his managerial history. AC Milan general manager Marco Fassone says UEFA are being unfair with the demands they have made with regards to their financial fair
Antonio Rudiger joined Chelsea from Roma last summer. UEFA has closed disciplinary proceedings against Roma after some of their supporters allegedly directed monkey chants at Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger during October’s Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge. In a statement, UEFA announced its control, ethics and disciplinary body “has decided to close the disciplinary proceedings.”
Craig Burley joins SportsCenter to discuss Neymar’s latest antics at PSG, which include reports of him wanting Cavani gone. La Liga president Javier Tebas has accused Paris Saint-Germain of “cheating economically” and urged UEFA to expel them from the Champions League if they are found to have infringed financial fair play (FFP) rules. In August,
Mark Donaldson and Shaka Hislop delve into Adrian Rabiot’s interest in playing in the Premier League and where he may fit. UEFA has confirmed to ESPN FC that Paris Saint-Germain officials met with European football’s governing body on Thursday to discuss how the club intend to respect its financial fair play regulations. UEFA launched a
Carlo Ancelotti praises Hannover’s strong Bundesliga return but insists the title race is between Bayern and Dortmund. Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has called on UEFA to deduct points from overspending clubs, saying Paris Saint-Germain’s owners “laugh” at fines. PSG’s purchase of Neymar for €222 million this summer has led to an investigation into possible
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge will leave his post as ECA chairman this year. One of the most powerful positions in club football has become available after Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has announced he will not run for re-election as the chairman of the European Club Association. The former Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Germany striker has chaired the ECA
Serbian champions Partizan Belgrade must play their next two European home games in an empty stadium as punishment for fan racism and crowd unrest. Partizan were charged by UEFA with various offenses including racist behavior, firework use, and pitch invasions following two Champions League qualifying games against Olympiakos and Montenegro’s Buducnost. Besides the two-game empty
Porto will have limited Champions League squads for the next two years. Porto have accepted a settlement agreement that includes a €700,000 fine and a restriction on the number of players in their Champions League squad from next season after failing to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. UEFA said on Friday that Porto were
Olsson confirmed that top leagues will work with UEFA to prevent scheduling issues. Europe’s top leagues will renew a working agreement with UEFA that avoids clashes between domestic and Champions League games. European Professional Football Leagues chairman Lars-Christer Olsson said on Tuesday that the cooperation deal is being finalised, and UEFA should ratify it in
Meet AlanTim the robot, who will offer protection to British football fans during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Layla Anna-Lee takes a tour of the Cardiff stadium ahead of the Champions League final. Layla Anna-Lee takes us around Cardiff, Wales, to check out the must-see spots ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final. UEFA
Which cities are in the running to play host to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? UEFA will “fight” for a European nation to host the 2030 World Cup amid suggestions China could launch a bid to stage the tournament. European football’s governing body was told by FIFA that Europe could not stage