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UEFA Champions League

Petev's first Dinamo test against buoyant Sevilla

Friday 7 October 2016 8.45 CET

Dinamo Zagreb have a new coach at the helm in Ivaylo Petev as they look to put their first points on the board at home to Sevilla, who are unbeaten in Group H so far.

World Cup

De Rossi denies Spain, Mandžukić treble for Croatia

Thursday 6 October 2016 23.20 CET

Daniele De Rossi's late penalty denied Spain revenge for their UEFA EURO 2016 defeat by Italy, with Mario Mandžukić's hat-trick and an extraordinary Iceland finale among the highlights elsewhere.

World Cup

Italy unbeaten in 52 qualifiers ... and over ten years

Thursday 6 October 2016 23.00 CET

Daniele De Rossi's late penalty against Spain denied La Roja revenge for their UEFA EURO 2016 defeat to Italy, and maintained the Azzurri's long unbeaten run in qualifiers.

UEFA Women's Champions League

LSK beat Paris, Barcelona finesse Minsk

Thursday 6 October 2016 22.28 CET

LSK Kvinner turned the tables on 2015 finalists Paris in Lillestrom, Barcelona took control of their tie in Minsk and Manchester City and Eskilstuna secured debut wins.

European Under-21 Championship

In profile: who are the 2017 Under-21 finalists?

Thursday 6 October 2016 20.40 CET

England and Slovakia can start brushing up on their Polish after Thursday's results made them the fourth and fifth teams to qualify for next summer's Under-21 finals. UEFA.com meets the contenders.

European Under-21 Championship

Under-21 group deciders: who can qualify?

Thursday 6 October 2016 20.30 CET

England and Slovakia have joined Denmark, Portugal and hosts Poland as confirmed contenders for next summer's U21 final tournament. UEFA.com explains the permutations.

UEFA

European Championship

Fans' EURO passion earns awards from UEFA

Thursday 6 October 2016 17.00 CET

UEFA will present awards to Iceland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Wales during the European Qualifiers to honour their fans' fantastic support at UEFA EURO 2016.

Anti-discrimination

Seedorf: 'Diversity is a strength, not a weakness'

Thursday 6 October 2016 9.00 CET

UEFA Global Ambassador for diversity and change Clarence Seedorf has told Piara Powar from the Fare network how football can help create a more diverse world.

President

Aleksander Čeferin: 'Starting a new chapter'

Sunday 2 October 2016 11.13 CET

Writing in UEFA Direct, new UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin pledges to lead UEFA and European football into an era of "stability, hope, balance and friendship" – with "football first" his key vision.

MESGO studies under way

Friday 30 September 2016 10.19 CET

The latest edition of the UEFA-backed Executive Master in European Sport Governance (MESGO) is under way – enabling sports sector managers and executives to enhance their professional skills.

General

UEFA supports World Heart Day

Thursday 29 September 2016 9.00 CET

UEFA is promoting the #WorldHeartDay campaign on 29 September, as football can play an important role in keeping a healthy heart and helping us living our life to the full.

Football Law Programme proves value

Wednesday 28 September 2016 13.40 CET

The first edition of UEFA’s Football Law Programme for legal specialists has just come to a close. But what does the course, part of UEFA's educational projects, hope to achieve?

UEFA Champions League

Leverkusen need to take that extra step against Tottenham

Thursday 6 October 2016 11.30 CET

Winning positions in both their previous fixtures in Group E ultimately produced only two points for Bayer Leverkusen, and they will be wary when Tottenham visit on matchday three.

CSKA need to make home comforts count against Monaco

Thursday 6 October 2016 9.30 CET

CSKA Moskva's home form is a concern and after losing there on matchday two they will be looking to make amends against Monaco in the sides' first competitive meeting.

What will Sporting do without captain Adrien Silva?

Tuesday 4 October 2016 17.12 CET

Sporting CP will be without Adrien Silva for both Borussia Dortmund games due to knee surgery. Pedro Marques wonders how they will replace the man that makes their game tick.

Every group stage contender's top European scorer

Tuesday 4 October 2016 10.00 CET

No one has scored more European goals for their club than Barcelona's Lionel Messi, while Sergio Agüero is top of the heap for two group stage sides; UEFA.com does the counting.

Tottenham sink City, Atlético go top in Spain

Sunday 2 October 2016 16.50 CET

Tottenham handed Manchester City their first loss under Josep Guardiola on a day when a draw for Madrid and loss for Barcelona allowed Atlético to go top in Spain on goal difference.

Modrić out with Casemiro: How will Madrid adapt?

Saturday 1 October 2016 18.23 CET

Luka Modrić has been ruled out for up to a month with a knee injury and Richard Martin considers how Real Madrid's midfield will adapt with Casemiro also sidelined.

UEFA Europa League

Osmanlıspor v Villarreal background

Wednesday 5 October 2016 9.00 CET

Osmanlıspor have won all four of their European home games this season without conceding as they welcome Villarreal, who are yet to lose in four encounters with Turkish sides.

Steaua v Zürich background

Wednesday 5 October 2016 9.00 CET

Steaua have yet to lose at home against Swiss opponents, but could do with a Group L win as they welcome Zürich, who have struggled for results on the road of late.

Internazionale v Southampton background

Wednesday 5 October 2016 9.00 CET

Internazionale are on a four-game European losing streak after defeats by two-goal margins in their opening Group K games, and need a lift as they welcome miserly Southampton.

H. Beer-Sheva v Sparta Praha background

Wednesday 5 October 2016 9.00 CET

Israeli champions Hapoel Beer-Sheva are unbeaten in four European home matches at their new Turner Stadium as they welcome Sparta Praha in UEFA Europa League Group K.

Qarabağ v PAOK background

Wednesday 5 October 2016 9.00 CET

Qarabağ find themselves at the wrong end of UEFA Europa League Group J and needing a lift as draw specialists PAOK return to Azerbaijan, following an inconclusive trip in 2015.

Liberec v Fiorentina background

Wednesday 5 October 2016 9.00 CET

Liberec have yet to lose in two home meetings with Italian opposition as Fiorentina come calling in Group J, the Italian side unbeaten in five games against Czech clubs.