FIFA has rejected reduced bids from the public broadcasters of Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy, which are now pursuing a deal through the European Broadcasting Union
A 2021 attempt to question the authority of UEFA to organize tournaments including the Champions League was met with widespread rejection, but ESL backers have not given up
The Spanish government has confirmed it will support the inclusion of the war-torn country into an Iberian project to host the tournament, with the blessing of UEFA
Damning reports about immigrant worker deaths, the country’s human rights record and same-sex union laws and questions about the bidding process have made this year’s soccer competition the most controversial in history
The last-minute decision by the Health Ministry will see the army administer Pfizer doses to the squad and their support staff after players Diego Llorente and Sergio Busquets tested positive for coronavirus
All six of the English teams that had signed up to the controversial breakaway competition have also announced that they will no longer be participating
Twelve major soccer clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético, have announced the creation of a new competition, putting UEFA and the Champions League in a tight spot