European football's governing body is convening an urgent virtual meeting after FIFA unveiled plans for a $20 billion commercial subsidiary offering up to 20% stakes to private investors — a structural shift that has reignited the debate over who controls the sport's future.
Allsvenskan champions Mjallby open their historic European campaign against Lincoln Red Imps, with Georgia or Slovakia waiting if they advance. Swedish neighbors Hammarby, IFK Goteborg, and GAIS face their own demanding qualifying paths.
The opening week of Conference League qualifying produced comebacks, commanding wins and last-minute turns across Europe as clubs chase a return to continental group-stage football.
Inter Turku led through Alie Conteh's early goal but Bartol Barisic equalised in stoppage time, leaving the UEFA Europa Conference League tie level ahead of the Turku return leg on 16 July.
Opening Champions League qualifying ties produced a standout upset in Malta, late drama in Iceland, and contrasting first-leg margins across Europe as underdogs and debutants reshaped the early knockout picture.
Spain open a European-heavy World Cup day against Austria as Lamine Yamal faces a defining test, with Portugal-Croatia and Switzerland-Algeria completing a slate built around established stars and rising talent.
European football's governing body has fined Chelsea, Newcastle United, Juventus and 11 other clubs after breaches of updated financial sustainability rules covering the 2025-26 season, with settlement agreements and squad registration restrictions now shaping the competitive landscape.
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