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Which nation could surprise us most at Euro 2024?

It could just be Serbia, Hungary or Denmark

Fifa president Gianni Infantino during a press conference at the world football governing body’s headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photograph by Valeriano Di Domenico/ Getty Images)

An African Super League seems a super-silly idea

Far from being the magical solution to Africa’s lacklustre football competitions, the proposed new league appears to be a case of CAF wanting to sweep its own inefficiency under…

Euro 2020 shrouded in uncertainty 100 days before kick-off

The tournament is set to begin on 11 June, but Uefa are facing many logistical challenges due to travel restrictions

Simeone is Atlético’s secret weapon

El Cholo remains true to himself — consistent, totally committed and prepared to graft — and these values are retained by the team

Seismic decision: Manchester City fans have another reason to celebrate — the Court of Arbitration for Sport has overturned Uefa’s decision to ban the club from European football for two years. (Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Manchester City CAS ruling counts for everything and nothing

It may leave a sour taste in the mouth, but the lack of sanction for Manchester City, aside from a fine that amounts to small change, doesn’t affect the bigger picture

Although the government has made provision for food-assistance packages for the most vulnerable, some people say it’s those who fall just outside of the qualification
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Paddy Harper: What’s with whities and bog roll?

Covid-19 is playing havoc with my life and mind — no hanging out in the pub and the genetically determined run on white gold

Preventative measures: Paris Saint-Germain (right) and Dortmund line up in an empty Parc des Princes stadium in Paris stadium.  (Getty Images/UEFA/AFP)

Covid-19 red cards major events

Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt

Having won four English Premier League titles in the last eight seasons, Manchester City were given a two-year European ban on Friday. (Shaun Botterill/Getty)

What now for Abu Dhabi’s Man City project?

After being banned by Uefa from European competitions for two years, will the side return to their old, mediocre standards?

Financial doping: City won the league last season

City’s financial fair play case is a test of Uefa’s mettle

Either the body must level a punishment of consequence or accept the FFP project as a failure — arguably a fate it was always destined for

Man City boss Pep Guardiola. (Reuters/David Klein)

Guardiola chases Champions League vindication

City start their latest bid to win the club’s first European Cup with a trip to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Group C opener on Wednesday

The traditional curtain-raiser to the European season may not be taken entirely seriously by everyone, but neither club will turn their noses up at the chance of lifting more silverware. (Gallo)

Liverpool seek more silverware as Lampard eyes Super Cup boost

Jurgen Klopp will look to inflict further damage on Chelsea and lift the Uefa Super Cup on Wednesday

Having won four English Premier League titles in the last eight seasons, Manchester City were given a two-year European ban on Friday. (Shaun Botterill/Getty)

Man City launch legal bid to stop potential Champions League ban — reports

The Premier League Champions have decided to take legal action to avoid being kicked out of future Champions League competitions

A frustrating season for Brazil’s former captain Neymar. (Reuters)

Neymar’s ‘troubled’ year

The Brazilian forward has had a poor year in football and will want to forget it as quickly as he can

Up for the challenge: Arsenal manager Unai Emery. (Hannah McKay/Reuters)

Emery’s odd Europa League love

With the pressure off Chelsea, Arsenal need their manager to inspire a similarly composed performance.

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to miss their Europa League final clash against biter rivals Chelsea. (Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Mkhitaryan to miss Europa League final over safety fears

The Armenian midfielder will miss out on the final as he fears going to Azerbaijan due to tensions between the two countries

A brace from Lionel Messi in the first half and a second half strike from Philippe Coutinho saw the Catalan giants blow the Red Devils away on Tuesday night(Marcelodel Pozo/Reuters)

Messi fires Barca into Champions League semis

The Argentine struck twice as the Blaugrana beat Man United 3-0 to end their quarterfinal drought

European football’s governing body Uefa announced earlier on Tuesday that it had launched the disciplinary proceedings into “racist behaviour” from Montenegro fans following protests from England coach Gareth Southgate. (Reuters/Carl Recine)

Montenegro FA promises to ban racist fans as Uefa launch probe

European football’s governing body will launch an investigation into Montenegrin fans after they allegedly racially abused English players

Coach Massimiliano Allegri has said he is confident Ronaldo will not be fined or suspended. (Reuters/Alberto Lingria)

UEFA probe Ronaldo for ‘improper conduct’ over ‘cojones’ goal celebration

Euro football’s governing body says Ronaldo is facing charges of "improper conduct" after he mimicked Simeone’s crotch-grabbing ‘cojones’ gesture

Ex-England captain Alan Shearer has spoken out about his fears of developing brain injury. (Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Take a header at dementia

It seems logical that football is linked to the illness but a researcher says it’s not that clear-cut

Republicans are keenly aware that losing their majority will hamstring Donald Trump’s political agenda over the next two years. (Reuters/Leah Millis)

Uefa Nations League seeks relevance

The Europeans have worked hard to create a new format that won’t bore fans to death