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UEFA

British  
/ juːˈeɪfə /

acronym

  1. Union of European Football Associations

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This is propelling revenues thanks to improved hospitality, sponsorship and increased ticket sales -- including for premium seating -- according to a recent report from European football governing body UEFA.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“A serious dialogue is needed between FIFA, UEFA, leagues, clubs and players to redesign an international calendar that protects the health of players and maintains the quality of games.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

In March, AliExpress agreed an exclusive e-commerce platform partnership with European football's governing body UEFA.

From BBC • May 27, 2024

“We were supportive of the statute changes proposed by UEFA, with the exception of one,” England’s federation said in a statement after the vote — a reference to the one on term limits.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

And despite the latest ruling, it is unclear if the competition has wide backing or if clubs would be willing to join and risk alienating supporters and challenging UEFA.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023