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2026
UEFA files notice preparing criminal complaint against FIFA president over FFE sell-off plan
UEFA filed notices in a Manhattan court indicating it is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the failed $20 billion plan to sell stakes in FIFA Forward Enterprise, delivering a 60-page document to FIFA's Coral Gables headquarters; UEFA is considering criminal proceedings in Switzerland.
2026
UEFA launches Clear Line refereeing standards platform
UEFA launched the Clear Line platform, which provides standardized guidance on refereeing decisions using more than 150 real match cases.
2022
UEFA ends partnership with Gazprom
UEFA decided to end its partnership with Gazprom across all competitions; the decision was effective immediately and covered existing agreements, including the UEFA Champions League, national-team competitions and UEFA EURO 2024.
2022
UEFA and Socios announce multi-year partnership
UEFA announced a multi-year deal with Socios. Socios will help launch fan tokens for UEFA events, and the agreement includes regional Champions League sponsorship in the United States and marketing rights there.
2022
Fan criticism follows UEFA-Socios fan token partnership
The article reports that the partnership announcement stirred controversy among fans and fan organizations. Critics raised concerns that fan tokens monetize engagement at fans’ expense, create barriers, and are volatile; some also expressed concern about UEFA’s involvement with an under-regulated industry.
2021
UEFA appoints AVIWEST for Euro 2020 coverage
UEFA appointed AVIWEST to support selected off-venue Euro 2020 events, including team training and press conferences, using AVIWEST's bonded cellular ecosystem.
2021
AntChain becomes a UEFA Euro global partner
UEFA and AntChain signed a five-year partnership agreement, with AntChain becoming a global partner of UEFA Euro 2020. They said they would explore blockchain and other technologies to support the digital transformation of football and improve the viewing experience for fans.
2021
LiveScore acquires Irish Champions League broadcast rights
LiveScore acquired the Irish free-to-air UEFA Champions League rights package for a three-year deal. It will stream all 137 matches for viewers in Ireland, with the deal commencing at the start of the 2021/22 Champions League campaign.