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Liverpool v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Final - Stade de France
Irish Examiner view: Uefa primarily at fault for Champions League final chaos
The fact that innocent parties were blamed only underlines Uefa’s haste to abdicate its responsibilities.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2023

Liverpool v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Final - Stade de France
Report on violence during Champions League final finds 'abject failings' by UEFA 
A new report into violent scenes in Paris at the European Champions League final in May has found that there were “abject failings” by UEFA, while there was aggressive policing before, during, and after the match.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

England v Germany - UEFA Women's Euro 2022 - Final - Wembley Stadium
Seven police probes launched into abusive online content during Euro 2022
Uefa has confirmed that seven police investigations into abusive online content across Euro 2022 are now open. All of the data from 's dedicated reporting platform, launched at the start of the competition, was shared with English authorities.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2022

England v Ireland - Tik Tok Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship
Irish Examiner view: An overdue boost for women's sport
Ireland is the last of the Six Nations Rugby countries to offer professional contracts to its female players

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

Irish Examiner view: The King is in court as Platini faces fraud charge
Irish Examiner view: The King is in court as Platini faces fraud charge
Whatever way the trial goes, it is bound to produce some interesting insights into the global business of soccer

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Irish Examiner view: The road to Doha and beyond
Irish Examiner view: The road to Doha and beyond
World Cup draw last night answered most of our questions — but many remain

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League - Final - Wanda Metropolitano
Court extends orders to block streaming of Champions League games by two years
UEFA applied to have the orders extended until July 31, 2023, or the day after the last match for the 2022/23 season is played

Wed, 14 Jul, 2021

Fans watch England v Germany
Irish Examiner view: Covid outcry often misdirected
Criticism of Uefa for the number of fans present at the England v Germany Euro 2020 game overlooks that governments have the ultimate decision on the number of people attending sporting and social events while we still battle Covid-19. 

Fri, 02 Jul, 2021

Ed Woodward File Photo
Competition law 'no protection for Uefa from future European Super League breakaway'
Proposed soccer league could not be prevented by EU and UK competition rules, according to a leading expert in the field

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

UEFA Euro 2020 file photo
'Very slim' chance that crowds will be allowed attend Dublin Euro 2020 matches
With all three Government party leaders signalling enhanced restrictions lasting into the summer, the prospect of crowded soccer matches returning are said to be 'very slim' 

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

UEFA EURO 2020 Launch Event
Uefa update refund policy for Euro2020 ticketholders
A refund is now available for ticketholders if stadium capacity is reduced by the tournament organisers.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2021

Soccer - UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - Secong Leg - Chelsea v Atletico Madrid - Stamford Bridge
UEFA secures blocking orders against sites illegally streaming matches
European football's governing body UEFA has secured a High Court order requiring several internet service providers to block the illegal live streaming of matches for the 2020/21 season.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2020

FAI working on Ireland eligibility of former Cork City player Chiedozie Ogbene
FAI working on Ireland eligibility of former Cork City player Chiedozie Ogbene
The FAI is working on the international eligibility of Rotherham United winger Chiedozie Ogbene, who previously played for Cork City and Limerick.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Relegation format backlash could delay League of Ireland restart plans
Relegation format backlash could delay League of Ireland restart plans
The FAI are confident they are legally protected from any form of redress by angry clubs after their board ratified a controversial promotion/relegation format to the shortened season.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Relegation row stalls FAI plan to restart League of Ireland
Relegation row stalls FAI plan to restart League of Ireland
On the day the GAA mapped out their draw and fixtures, the FAI were still struggling to end the deadlock among clubs on a restart format for the national league.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Stephen Kenny set for busy start to Ireland job as fixture schedule confirmed
Stephen Kenny set for busy start to Ireland job as fixture schedule confirmed
Uefa have confirmed Ireland’s schedule for the remainder of 2020, with potentially eight games being played between September and November.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Ireland U21s' bid for first major finals to start again in autumn
Ireland U21s' bid for first major finals to start again in autumn
Jim Crawford's reign as Republic of Ireland U21 manager will begin with a friendly against Slovenia before the side launches into their last three re-arranged European Championship qualifiers.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Alan Reynolds confirmed as Dundalk assistant manager
Alan Reynolds confirmed as Dundalk assistant manager
Reynolds' apprenticeship in the dugout included spells at Derry City, St Pats, and Cork City before taking over at Waterford again.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

FAI Cup still in doubt as League of Ireland resumption talks continue
FAI Cup still in doubt as League of Ireland resumption talks continue
The possible cancellation of this season’s FAI Cup - at an estimated saving of €300,000 - is still on the table in talks surrounding the resumption of the League of Ireland.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Stephen Kenny hails James McCarthy as an 'exceptional talent'
Stephen Kenny hails James McCarthy as an 'exceptional talent'
Now that his injury woes appear to be firmly behind him, a return from the international wilderness is on the cards for midfielder James McCarthy under Stephen Kenny.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

League of Ireland clubs confident of drawing home comfort
League of Ireland clubs confident of drawing home comfort
The prospect of the League of Ireland resuming with teams playing in their home grounds appears to be improving.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Jim Crawford sees benefits of 'split' Euros format
Jim Crawford sees benefits of 'split' Euros format
Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford says he sees benefits in UEFA’s decision to “split” next year’s European Championships finals.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

FAI raise compensation offers to League of Ireland clubs
FAI raise compensation offers to League of Ireland clubs
The FAI have upped their compensation offers to League of Ireland clubs in a bid to restart the 2020 campaign.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia fixed for October 8
Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia fixed for October 8
Irish clubs have also learned the dates for their European qualifiers.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Darren Randolph hopes for lasting change in fight against racism
Darren Randolph hopes for lasting change in fight against racism
Darren Randolph has said he hopes that the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement will prove a turning point.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

League of Ireland teams return fourth round of negative coronavirus tests
League of Ireland teams return fourth round of negative coronavirus tests
Players and staff at Bohemians have again tested negative for Covid-19, completing the fourth round of all negative tests for the League of Ireland’s European-qualified teams.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

FAI board backs Quinn and Owens after St Pat's owner accuses pair of 'failing badly'
FAI board backs Quinn and Owens after St Pat's owner accuses pair of 'failing badly'
St Patrick’s Athletic owner Garrett Kelleher delivered stinging criticism of the FAI duo.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

LOI clubs to consider FAI’s package for restarting season
LOI clubs to consider FAI’s package for restarting season
A financial package for a return to football is on offer from the FAI. League of Ireland representatives are due to speak with the Abbotstown hierarchy again on Monday.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Tallaght Stadium to get fourth stand in €7.7m upgrade
Tallaght Stadium to get fourth stand in €7.7m upgrade
This means the stadium will meet UEFA Category 4 requirements to host any European competition, including Champions League matches.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Top four asked to contribute European cash to League of Ireland fund
Top four asked to contribute European cash to League of Ireland fund
A return of the League of Ireland remains in doubt after it emerged yesterday that the FAI’s financial package, believed to total €1.7m, included as well as scheduled Uefa solidarity payments, a proposal that last year’s top four finishers — Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians and Derry — would contribute €100,000 each from their European prize money.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

FAI governance issues under the spotlight again as delegates seek answers
FAI governance issues under the spotlight again as delegates seek answers
Corporate governance at the FAI is back in the spotlight as two high-profile League of Ireland delegates on senior council continue to seek answers around the Association’s finances and reform agenda.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

League of Ireland clubs remain in the dark about return prospects
League of Ireland clubs remain in the dark about return prospects
League of Ireland clubs are no wiser about the feasibility of completing the 2020 season behind closed doors after yesterday’s latest weekly teleconference with the FAI.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

FAI row: 'The GAA wouldn’t get away with being run by people without knowledge of the sport'
FAI row: 'The GAA wouldn’t get away with being run by people without knowledge of the sport'
FAI council member John O’Regan has echoed the concerns of colleague Nixon Morton by insisting only intervention by Fifa will prevent civil war erupting at committee level.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

FAI vow to engage with dissenters offering 'constructive input'
FAI vow to engage with dissenters offering 'constructive input'
Speaking following last night’s board meeting, and amid a letter of complaint sent last week to Fifa and Uefa by senior council member Nixon Morton, the Association reiterated their commitment to “constitutional reform”.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

FAI board set to discuss critical email sent by council member Nixon Morton
FAI board set to discuss critical email sent by council member Nixon Morton
The FAI board will today review a letter sent by a member of their council to Fifa and Uefa expressing fears that Irish football faces “losing it sovereignty” if proposed reforms linked to a State bailout are implemented.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

League of Ireland players express ‘frustrations’ to Quinn
League of Ireland players express ‘frustrations’ to Quinn
League of Ireland players have taken the opportunity to express their “frustrations and concerns” to Niall Quinn in the light of ongoing uncertainty about when and how domestic football might resume.

Sat, 30 May, 2020

Ireland women's soccer team to return to competitive action in September
Ireland women's soccer team to return to competitive action in September
UEFA had already made the decision to put back the Euro finals, which will be staged in England, for a year, from 2021 to 2022.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

Waiting game continues for 'behind closed door' funding plan
Waiting game continues for 'behind closed door' funding plan
The FAI have asked League of Ireland clubs to give them more time to come back with firm proposals for the resumption of football behind closed doors.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Gary Rogers concerned Ireland’s European participants will be left trailing
Gary Rogers concerned Ireland’s European participants will be left trailing
Dundalk’s veteran goalkeeper Gary Rogers fears Ireland’s European participants will be hampered by the delay in resuming competitive domestic football.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Clubs want cash guarantees from FAI
Clubs want cash guarantees from FAI
League of Ireland clubs will demand specific information and financial guarantees from the FAI before agreeing to restart the 2020 season.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Celebrations on hold as Aviva looks ahead to a new normal
Celebrations on hold as Aviva looks ahead to a new normal
Just waiting for the green light, stadium director Martin Murphy says the Aviva is ready to go for the return to sport behind closed doors this summer.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Derry City back All-Island League proposal as 'seminal moment'
Derry City back All-Island League proposal as 'seminal moment'
Derry have cited the uncertainty around Irish football’s feasibility caused by the Covid-19 pandemic as exposing the “fragility of the present model”.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Colin O'Brien filling the gap year with learning experiences
Colin O'Brien filling the gap year with learning experiences
From his home in Cork, Ireland U17 Head Coach Colin O’Brien is surveying a landscape bereft of football and empathising with all those suffering acute withdrawal symptoms in the absence of the game they love.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Government confirms Ireland's commitment to hosting part of rescheduled Euro 2020
Government confirms Ireland's commitment to hosting part of rescheduled Euro 2020
The Aviva Stadium had been due to host four matches at Euro 2020 next June.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

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