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UEFA is a privately owned organization headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1954, it has approximately 2,400 employees and reported $7.3B in revenue as of 2024. Primarily involved in spectator sports, the organization functions as the governing body of European football and serves as the umbrella organization for 55 national associations.

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Founded

1954

Headcount

2,394

Headquarters

Switzerland

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On March 6, 2026, UEFA issued a disciplinary sanction to Real Madrid, imposing a €15,000 fine and a conditional partial closure of the Santiago Bernabéu following an incident at a recent Champions League match. Earlier the same day, UEFA and CONMEBOL collaborated to launch the Women in Football Leadership Programme (WFLP) in partnership with IMD Business School. The program aims to equip 30 women working in football with skills to build confidence, strengthen capabilities, and overcome gender bias in pursuit of senior leadership roles. Also on March 6, football finance expert Kieran Maguire asserted that Chelsea faces significant pressure to sell players to comply with their UEFA settlement agreement. Last summer, European football’s governing body fined Chelsea approximately £27 million, with an additional £52 million suspended, for breaching spending rules. Previously, on March 5, UEFA announced it is not considering an alternative venue for the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina, scheduled for March 27 in Lusail, Qatar, amid the conflict in Iran, with a final verdict expected by the end of next week.

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UEFA offers 25 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. UEFA's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services, soccer and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.

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UEFA's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split UEFA's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is soccer | association football. For full access to UEFA's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Mar

15th

2026

16:32

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Lionel Messi's stance on Finalissima revealed after Argentina vs Spain clash called off

A source confirmed to ESPN that Messi was approaching the game with an ambitious mindset, treating it as a serious final and a crucial building block ahead of the next World Cup. The legendary forward was not involved in the boardroom discussions that eventually led to the fixture being scrapped, despite his status as the national team leader.

Goal

Mar

15th

2026

10:20

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Turpin to officiate Man City-Real Madrid clash

UEFA have appointed French official Clement Turpin to referee Tuesday's Manchester City v Real Madrid clash, the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The 43-year-old, born in Oulins, will have Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages as his assistant referees, while Willy Delajod will serve as the fourth official.

BeSoccer Livescore

Mar

15th

2026

07:27

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2026 edition of Finalissima cancelled

After much discussion between UEFA and the organising authorities in Qatar, it is announced today that due to the current political situation in the region, the Finalissima between UEFA EURO 2024 winners Spain and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 champions Argentina cannot be played as hoped in Qatar on 27 March.

Union of European Football Associations

Mar

14th

2026

13:25

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CONMEBOL reportedly sends final counteroffer to UEFA amid 2026 Finalissima uncertainty

The 2026 Finalissima has entered a state of uncertainty regarding its realization, as CONMEBOL and UEFA have been unable to agree on a venue for the match. In this regard, insider Gaston Edul reported that South American officials have reportedly sent a final counteroffer to Europe.

Bolavip

Mar

13th

2026

18:30

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Men's Under-17 set to begin Elite Round campaign in Northern Ireland

UEFA Under-17 EURO 2026 Qualifier: Elite Round Scotland v Turkiye Sunday, 15 March 2026 The Showground, Coleraine UEFA Under-17 EURO 2026 Qualifier: Elite Round Scotland v Spain Wednesday, 18 March 2026 The Showground, Coleraine UEFA Under-17 EURO 2026 Qualifier: Elite Round Scotland v Northern Ireland Saturday, 21 March 2026 The Showground, Coleraine Scotland Men's Under-17s are in Northern Ireland and set to begin the UEFA EURO 2024 Elite Round, with Head Coach Brian McLaughlin naming a squad of 20 for the matches.

Scottish Football Association

Mar

12th

2026

14:20

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Premier League chances of securing fifth Champions League spot as Liverpool face battle

English clubs endured a humbling week in the Champions League with not a single win recorded in six games, leaving fans wondering if fifth place will be enough for qualification Six matches, not a single victory.

Liverpool.com

Mar

12th

2026

13:31

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Argentina Fires Back: Monumental Counteroffer for Finalissima Venue Shakes Up Negotiations

Argentina Pushes for Monumental Switch Amid Spain’s Bernabeu Finalissima Pitch The Finalissima’s fate just took another twist. After Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu looked like the frontrunner to host the international showpiece between Spain and Argentina, Claudio Tapia—the Argentine FA’s top man—tossed a bold counteroffer into the mix.

Thepicks

Mar

12th

2026

11:24

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Olise and Kimmich expected to avoid two-game ban for perceived intentional bookings

The duo got yellow carded late in the first-leg tie, with UEFA questioning the legitimacy of the fouls and whether it was done intentionally to avoid being suspended down the line. UEFA's disciplinary committee has supposedly decided against handing down suspensions to Bayern Munich stars Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich, according to L'Équipe.

Bulinews.com

Mar

12th

2026

09:49

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Chelsea's Neto faces UEFA punishment for pushing ball boy

"Disciplinary proceedings have been instigated against... Pedro Neto for unsporting behaviour," a UEFA statement said. "UEFA's disciplinary bodies will take a decision on this case in due course." Neto knocked over the ball boy as he ran over to grab the ball late in Wednesday's last 16 first leg, with Chelsea trailing 4-2 at the time.

BeSoccer Livescore

Mar

12th

2026

09:01

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Will Argentinian FA scupper Lionel Messi’s Finalissima appearance at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu?

The Finalissima could be staged in Madrid on March 27, according to reports in Spain. The clash between European champions Spain and Copa America winners Argentina is all but certain to be moved from its original venue of Doha’s Lusail Stadium due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

101 Great Goals

Mar

12th

2026

06:16

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Will the Premier League still get a fifth Champions League spot after clubs' dire week?

The Champions League round-of-16 kicked off this week and no English team managed to win their first leg, despite the Premier League's dominance earlier in the competition Six games, zero wins. That was the sorry tale for English clubs in the Champions League this week.

The Mirror UK

Mar

11th

2026

18:30

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Finalissima Venue Likely to Shift to Spain

Uncertainty surrounding the venue for the upcoming Finalissima appears to be coming to an end. The marquee clash between Argentina and Spain, initially scheduled for 27 March 2026 at Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar, is now expected to be relocated to Spain due to ongoing security concerns in the Middle East.

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UEFA sells broadcasting rights of its 20 futsal and soccer | association football competitions to 260 companies globally, covering 50 countries. UEFA's rights holders include YouTube. UEFA currently holds 2 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including soccer | association football.

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