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Amaju Pinnick: Sponsors, state governments to honour Super Falcons
NFF President Amaju Pinnick has assured Super Falcons that their heroic feat at just concluded AWCON in Ghana won’t go unnoticed as several sponsors and state governments have lined up to host the team.
UEFA Champions League to use VAR from knockout stages
UEFA will fast-track the implementation of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) for the knockout stages of its Champions League this season, its president, Aleksander Ceferin, said on Monday.
Euro 2020 draw offers unique incentive for 12 host nations
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has heralded the kick-off of #EURO2020 – "the pinnacle of the European national team football calendar" – with the qualifying round draw in Dublin.
Aleksander Ceferin: Champions League may use VAR this season
UEFA will consider fast-tracking the implementation of Video assistant Referees (VAR) for the Champions League knockout stages this season, according to the European governing body’s President Aleksander Ceferin.
Andrea Agnelli: No Super League talks since 2015
Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli insists there have been no discussions over the prospect of a European "super league" since 2015.
Gianni Infantino’s plans for new global tournaments back on FIFA agenda
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino’s, plans for two new global tournaments are back on the agenda at the governing body with football officials set to discuss the proposals on Friday.
UEFA increases women’s football funding by 50 per cent
UEFA has announced it will increase the amount of funding it supplies towards women’s soccer in a bid to continue its rise in popularity.
Germany beats Turkey to host Euro 2024 tournament
Germany has beaten Turkey to host Euro 2024 after a vote by Uefa's executive committee on Thursday.
UEFA: VAR to be introduced in Champions League from 2019-20 season
VAR will also be used in the 2019 Super Cup and at Euro 2020, as well as in the Europa League from 2020-21 and the 2021 Nations League finals.
‘Green light’ given for third UEFA club competition
European Club Association (ECA) chairman Andrea Agnelli has confirmed that UEFA are clearing the way for the return of a third club competition, two decades after the disappearance of the Cup Winners’ Cup.
UEFA president wants only one European bid for 2030 World Cup
European football boss Aleksander Ceferin wants only one European bid to host the 2030 World Cup, adding that a British bid would be a “wise idea”.
Aleksander Ceferin: UEFA not likely to use VAR during current Champions League matches
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said on Friday it is unlikely to use the Video Assistant Referees (VARs) in the current Champions League matches, even in the final.
UEFA to introduce VAR in Champions League, Europa League from 2019-20 season
UEFA plans to use video assistant referees (VAR) in the Champions League from next season but is unlikely to use the technology this term, even in the final, its president Aleksander Ceferin said on Friday.
Luka Modric named UEFA Player of the Year ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah
Real Madrid's Luka Modric has edged out Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah to win the 2017-18 UEFA Player of the Year award.
UEFA says new nations league will boost competitive, meaningful football
European soccer’s new Nations League competition will give national team football a boost when it gets underway next month, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said on Thursday.
UEFA considers VAR use in Champions League latter stages
UEFA has confirmed it is considering the possibility of implementing Video Assistant Referee's (VARs) in the Champions League, with ESPN reporting that it could be introduced for this season's quarterfinals.
UEFA president Ceferin nominated to stand for re-election
The Slovenian Football Association (NZS) on Tuesday announced that its former head, Aleksander Ceferin, has been nominated for re-election as UEFA president by several European federations.
David Beckham to receive 2018 UEFA President’s Award
David Beckham will become the third Englishman to receive the UEFA President's Award.
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International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, in cooperation with Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation have selected more than 100 high-potential start-ups to participate in a new initiative designed to spur innovation and job creation across the African continent.
Corps member to repeat one-year service in Adamawa over abscondment
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Juventus beat Inter Milan to go 11 points clear on Serie A table
Mario Mandzukic scored the only goal as Juventus killed off Inter Milan’s challenge to move 11 points clear in Serie A on Friday.
Labour Party promises rebirth of Benue
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