Swisscom connects as first national sponsor of Euro 2025
December 2 – UEFA has announced that Swisscom has become the Official National Telecommunications & Connectivity Partner for next summer’s Women’s Euros.
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Fiorentina’s Bove rushed to hospital after collapsing against Inter Milan
December 2 – Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in intensive care in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during his side’s Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday.
Botev Plovdiv owner has 10-year ban on entering Bulgaria confirmed, but he refuses to give up his team
December 2 – Bulgaria’s Botev Plovdiv have confirmed that the club’s owner Anton Zingarevich (pictured) has been issued with a government ban on entering the country for a period of ten years. The club said that the Bulgarian authorities had confirmed the ban, but did not give any reasons for the decision.
Maddli makes her debut as Euro 2025 mascot
December 2 – UEFA has unveiled its Women’s Euro 2025 mascot, Maddli, a Saint Bernard puppy, named after Madeleine Boll, the first ever female licensed footballer in Switzerland.
Former Georgian and Man City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili set to be country’s president
November 29 – Even if you are not qualified to run football, you can be president – in Georgia that is.
Barcelona shut fans out of Olympic stadium for refusing to pay UEFA fines
November 29 – In a rarely seen move, FC Barcelona, have closed part of their temporary home, Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys to their own fans!
Frank Lampard returns to management with Coventry City
November 28 – Coventry City have hired Frank Lampard as their new manager, the Championship club confirmed on Thursday.
Lille supporters stabbed after being attacked by Bologna fans
November 28 – Lille say two of their supporters were stabbed when a group of fans were attacked in a bar ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game at Bologna.
Kompany ponders permutations of Champions League format
November 28 – Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says he doesn’t fully understand the new Champions League format.
Čeferin calls on EU to provide more concrete protections for the European sports model
November 27 – Addressing the Council of EU sports ministers on Tuesday in Brussels, UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin called for “legal certainty” to protect the European sports model.
Northern Ireland lose Euro 2028 host slot after government shelves Casement Park refurb
November 27 – Northern Ireland will no longer be classed as a host nation for the Euro 2028 finals and will miss out on a back-door route to qualify automatically, according to their neighbours, the Football Association of Ireland.
Bulgaria to get new stadium in Vratsa as city commits to build on site of Hristo Botev Stadium
November 27 – The mayor of Vratsa in Bulgaria, Kalin Kamenov, has announced the city is in the early stages of planning to build a new stadium on the site of the Hristo Botev Stadium, which is currently the second-largest operating stadium in Bulgaria.
EFL takes steps towards improving match day safety and security
November 27 – The EFL has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking partners to develop a matchday safety data collection and reporting system aimed at enhancing the analysis and management of safety and security issues across its 72 clubs.
Perez refuses to give up on Super League in 85-minute address to Real Madrid’s socios
November 26 – As Florentino Perez, Real Madrid president, addressed the general assembly, known as ‘socios’, on Sunday he couldn’t resist going after LA Liga, UEFA, and FIFA in his annual address to the membership.
Age Hareide quits Iceland and retires from football management
November 26 – Iceland coach Age Hareide (pictured) has called time on his managerial career, the Football Association of Iceland (KSI) said on Monday.