Tag: UEFA

UEFA rank Arsenal above Liverpool while Tottenham leapfrog Manchester United

UEFA have ranked Arsenal ahead of Liverpool after they updated their co-efficient table to take into account this season's European competitions.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs get poor response from UEFA after complaints

UEFA wants clubs to help fans shoulder the financial burden of travelling to European finals because they have to give tickets to sponsors.
The Europa League trophy is displayed ahead of the competition's quarter-finals draw, on March 15, 2019 in Nyon. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Europa League final: Official Arsenal v Chelsea teams

So, it's finally here, the final match of Arenal's season all the way out in Baku.

UEFA forbid Arsenal from wearing Mkhitaryan tshirts

Arsenal players will not be able to show any sign of support for Henrikh Mkhitaryan before the Europa League final thanks to UEFA's rules.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United ahead of the UEFA Champions League group A match between Manchester United and SL Benfica at Old Trafford on October 31, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho says sorry to Arsenal and Chelsea fans

Jose Mourinho has expressed his sympathy to Arsenal and Chelsea fans who are unable to attend the Europa League final in Baku while pointing out there is much more pressure on Arsenal to win the game than his old club.
The Europa League trophy is displayed ahead of the competition's quarter-finals draw, on March 15, 2019 in Nyon. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

UEFA report stated Baku not capable of hosting Europa or Champions League final

UEFA's own report stated that Baku was not fit to host the Champions League or Europa League final, claiming that local university dormitories and campsites would be needed to house supporters.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Herikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal leaves the pitch after the match is called off due to poor weather conditions of the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal and West Ham at Meadow Park on February 04, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal need to remind UEFA they are nothing with clubs

I’m often told that politics has no place in football, but those critics are oddly silent as Arsenal and Chelsea fans struggle to get to a match that a professional footballer won’t play in because he doesn’t feel safe.

UEFA could punish Arsenal if fans protest Baku farce

Arsenal fans are being warned that the club faces punishment if any fans protest about the farce that is the Europa League final at the match in Baku.

Arsenal and Chelsea farce shows the future of football excludes fans

Fanzones. That's where UEFA want football fans. As far away as possible from the actual football where they might ruin the spectacle beamed around the world with their loutish, working-class behaviour.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on April 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

UEFA claim they have given Arsenal adequate assurances over Mkhitaryan’s safety

UEFA claim they have given Arsenal assurances over Henrikh Mkhitaryan's safety should the Armenian travel to Baku for the Europa League final.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Petr Cech of Arsenal celebrates at full-time of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal and Stade Rennais at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

UEFA issue fine after Arsenal’s match v Rennes

UEFA have fined Rennes €44,000 for pitch invaders, setting off flares and blocking stairways during their game against Arsenal.
TOPSHOT - The Champions League Trophy stands on display during the UEFA Champions League football group stage draw ceremony in Monaco on August 24, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

Major changes to Champions League get go-ahead

Arsenal are one of a number of clubs currently in Amsterdam to discuss changes to the Champions League that will effectively turn it into a European Super League that will play some of its matches around the world while FIFA have annoyed UEFA by approving another competition for clubs.
TOPSHOT - The Champions League Trophy stands on display during the UEFA Champions League football group stage draw ceremony in Monaco on August 24, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

European Super League to host games globally while FIFA approve another club competition

Arsenal are one of a number of clubs currently in Amsterdam to discuss changes to the Champions League that will effectively turn it into a European Super League that will play some of its matches around the world while FIFA have annoyed UEFA by approving another competition for clubs.
Rennes' supporters cheer for their team during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first leg football match between Stade Rennais FC and Arsenal FC at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, northwestern France on March 7, 2019. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)

UEFA open proceedings after Rennes v Arsenal

UEFA have opened proceedings against Rennes after trouble at the game on Thursday night against Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Pitch invader during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal punished by UEFA

Arsenal have been handed a £13,000/€15,000 fine following the pitch invader and late kick-off of their home game against Qarabag in December.
Arsenal's Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan (L) celebrates with Arsenal's Swiss defender Stephan Lichtsteiner after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 24, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / AFP)

Why UEFA switched Arsenal’s tie against Rennes

When Arsenal were drawn against Rennes in the Europa League they were pulled out of the hat first so should have been playing the second game away from home, so why aren't they?
Former Portuguese football player Ricardo Carvalho shows the slip of Arsenal FC during the draw for the round of 32 of the UEFA Europa League football tournament at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon on December 17, 2018. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Arsenal face ‘staffing crisis’ for Europa League tie

Arsenal are reportedly facing a ‘staffing crisis’ due to the early nature of their Europa League last-32 kick-off time against BATE Borisov.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Arsenal team pose for a picture ahead of the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

UEFA open case against Arsenal because of 3-minute delay

UEFA have opened a case against Arsenal after the kick-off of Thursday’s match against Qarabag in the Europa League was delayed by three minutes.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to journalists during his visit to the Iranian capital Tehran on March 1, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / ATTA KENARE

Arsenal sign letter opposing Club World Cup revamp

Arsenal and the other 14 board members of the European Club Association signed a letter opposing FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposals to expand the Club World Cup.
MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 04: Samir Nasri of Sevilla takes to the field during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 First Leg match between Real Madrid and Sevilla at Bernabeu on January 4, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Samir Nasri has doping ban extended to 18 months

Samir Nasri has had his doping ban extended from six to 18 months the day his ban was supposed to end.
CSKA Moscow's fans reacts during the UEFA Europa League second leg quarter-final football match between CSKA Moscow and Arsenal at the VEB Arena stadium in Moscow on April 12, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV

Alex Iwobi and Danny Welbeck racially abused but officials report nothing

Alex Iwobi and Danny Welbeck were subjected to racist chants by the CSKA Moscow fans according to reliable reports.

Why was UEFA considering punishing Welbeck for diving?

Danny Welbeck has ‘escaped’ punishment for his ‘dive’ against AC Milan prompting Arsenal fans the world over to ask just why, exactly, was he even at risk?

Arsenal, Manchester United or the player? Who’s in trouble over Alexis’ missed drugs test

Alexis Sanchez allegedly missed a drugs test on Monday while completing his move to Manchester United, according to reports.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin attends a press conference during the visit at Italian Football Federation Headquartes on February 23, 2017 in Rome, Italy.

UEFA ready to bring in ‘luxury tax’ to stop spending power of biggest clubs

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said he is ready to follow through on his pledge to create a "luxury tax" aimed at curbing the power of the continent's biggest clubs.

UEFA issue their ruling after Cologne fan trouble at Arsenal

Cologne have been fined £53,000 by UEFA for the crowd trouble caused at the Emirates Stadium, while Arsenal escaped punishment.
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UEFA and FIFA officials accused of enabling corruption

UEFA and and FIFA officials have been accused of enabling a 'corrupt system' following their reluctance to condemn top players for tax evasion.

What punishment do Arsenal face from UEFA?

Arsenal have been charged by UEFA following Thursday night's crowd trouble, so what punishment can they expect?

UEFA charge Arsenal and Cologne after Europa League trouble

Arsenal and Cologne have both been charged by UEFA after crowd trouble caused their Europa League kick-off to be delayed by 60 minutes.
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Gazidis appointed to UEFA’s executive committee

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been appointed to UEFA's executive committee.

UEFA continue trial of new regulations at Women’s Euros

UEFA will carry on trialling two ideas that were set-up for the u21 Euros earlier this year at the Women's Euros that start next week.

Arsenal fined after Bayern Munich match, UEFA needn’t have bothered

Arsenal have been fined £4,600 (€5,000) after a pitch invade, well, invaded the pitch against Bayern Munich in the second leg of our Champions League humiliation.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich charged by UEFA

Arsenal and Bayern Munich have been charged by UEFA over ‘fan incidents’ that occurred during their Champions League match on Tuesday night.
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UEFA warn US Trump immigration policy ‘will not help’ World Cup bid

UEFA’s president, Aleksander Ceferin, has warned the United States that their bid to host the 2026 World Cup would be affected by Donald Trump’s travel restrictions.

Arsenal ranked 11th in Europe

UEFA have released a list of the top teams in Europe and Arsenal are placed 11th, three behind Chelsea and two ahead of Manchester City.

UEFA have helped Arsenal with FA Cup fixture, but why?

We finally have a date for Arsenal's FA Cup replay against Hull City, and it's a slightly surprising one. The fixture hasn't been arranged for...

Official: FA Cup replay to take place 8th March at 7pm

The date for Arsenal's FA Cup replay against Hull City has finally been announced. Despite drawing against the Tigers almost a week ago, no date...

Arsenal see UEFA ranking rise after Greek win

Arsenal have moved up one place in the UEFA European rankings after their 3-0 win over Olympiacos in the Champions League this week. Sealing qualification...

Bad news for Arsenal as UEFA set to relax FFP

UEFA President Michel Platini was interviewed on RMC radio and he announced a possible change in the Financial Fair Play rules. The matter is in...

Uefa lower Arsenal to second seed status

A new seeding process for the Champion's League group stages has been announced by Uefa, which results in Arsenal possibly having a significantly harder...

Arsenal’s Champions League task set to be made harder

We all know that Arsenal can get out of their Champions League group, that's never really the problem. Whether they finish in first or second...