Aleksander Ceferin

UEFA adopts new regulations to replace financial fair play rules

UEFA on Thursday approved new licensing regulations to replace its existing Financial Fair Play rules, allowing European clubs to make bigger losses than before but limiting spending on wages and transfers.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says biennial World Cups can bring youth back to football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino told European football leaders that his governing body was not the "enemy of football"

UEFA estimate shortfall of upto $3.5 billion if FIFA adopt biennial World Cup plan

European football's governing body presented the findings of the study to the leaders of its 55 member federations on Tuesday.

England ordered to play game behind closed doors after Euro 2020 final chaos

The Euro 2020 final between England and Italy on 11 July was marred by chaotic scenes as ticketless fans forced their way through security cordons to gain entry to the at Wembley Stadium.

UEFA claims FIFA snubbed its request for talks about biennial World Cup plan

UEFA complained on Wednesday that Gianni Infantino's world body has yet to respond to its request for talks to discuss the concerns of European nations.

Firstpost Explains: What is FIFA's biennial World Cup plan and why the opposition

FIFA are studying the feasibility of hosting the World Cup every two years instead of the current four year cycle with an international tournament every summer. Who is saying what about the proposal and who is behind it?

European Leagues 'unanimously oppose' biennial FIFA World Cup plans

On Wednesday, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the extensive shake-up would cut out "too many meaningless matches".

England manager Gareth Southgate 'open-minded' about World Cup every two years

Former Arsenal manager Wenger, who is now director of development at world governing body FIFA, has called for football's showpiece competition to become a biennial event.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says biennial FIFA World Cup will 'dilute' showpiece event

Former Arsenal boss Wenger, who is now director of development at FIFA, on Saturday called for football's showpiece competition to become a biennial event.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin expresses 'grave concerns' over biennial FIFA World Cups

The push by Infantino to transform the international calendar so every year would feature a men's or women's World Cup is opening up a new rift with UEFA.