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AIK Fined by UEFA and Faces Potential Spectator Ban

AIK is penalized by Uefa after the away match against Paide in Estonia. In addition to fines, the club also risks a ban on spectators in future European matches.

AIK Fined by UEFA and Faces Potential Spectator Ban

No Swedish Referee for European Championship Final as Olofsson Misses Out

Tess Olofsson and Almira Spahic will not get the chance to referee Sunday's European Championship final between England and Spain in Basel. Instead, the task as main referee goes to the Frenchwoman Stéphanie Frappart.

No Swedish Referee for European Championship Final as Olofsson Misses Out

Crystal Palace Challenges Relegation to European Conference League

Premier League team Crystal Palace qualified for the European League the past season, after winning the FA Cup. But since the club's former owner John Textor is also the majority owner of Lyon, which also qualified for the European League, Crystal Palace was relegated to the European Conference League.

Crystal Palace Challenges Relegation to European Conference League

Michel Platini's Home Burglarized, 20 Medals and Trophies Stolen

French football icon Michel Platini has been subjected to a burglary and lost around twenty medals and trophies. .

Michel Platini's Home Burglarized, 20 Medals and Trophies Stolen

Swedish Players Earn Over 500,000 Kronor Despite Euro Championship Loss

Sweden's European Championship adventure stopped in the quarterfinals after a bitter loss on penalties against England. But as a plaster on the wounds, the Swedish players get to travel home from Switzerland over half a million kronor richer.

Swedish Players Earn Over 500,000 Kronor Despite Euro Championship Loss

Uefa Bans Arsenal Tivat from European Competitions for Ten Years

The Montenegrin football team Arsenal Tivat is banned from European cup competitions for ten years due to rigged matches, Uefa announced on Wednesday. .

Uefa Bans Arsenal Tivat from European Competitions for Ten Years

Swedish Fans' Quarterfinal Tickets Sold Out for European Championship

The Swedish supporter section's 2,000 tickets were sold out in one hour ahead of the European Championship quarterfinal against England. Sweden was then allocated an additional 100 tickets by the European Football Association (Uefa) to another section, but these have also been sold out.

Swedish Fans' Quarterfinal Tickets Sold Out for European Championship

Swedish Fans Sell Out Tickets for European Championship Quarterfinal

The Swedish supporter section is sold out ahead of Thursday's European Championship quarter-final against England. All 2,000 tickets were sold out in just one hour.

Swedish Fans Sell Out Tickets for European Championship Quarterfinal

Crystal Palace Disqualified from European League Due to Ownership Rules

Crystal Palace are not allowed to play the European League next season. The reason is that the club's former owner, the American John Textor, is also the majority owner of Lyon, which also qualified for the European League.

Crystal Palace Disqualified from European League Due to Ownership Rules

AC Milan May Play Historic Serie A Match in Australia

AC Milan can move one of their home matches in Serie A the coming season to the other side of the earth – more precisely to Perth in Australia. The big club has got the green light from the Italian football association.

AC Milan May Play Historic Serie A Match in Australia

Minute of Silence for Jota Before Sweden's Euro Championship Opener

During Thursday morning, the news arrived that the Portuguese national team player Diogo Jota and his brother had died in a car accident. Now Uefa (European Football Association) confirms that there will be a minute of silence before Thursday's and Friday's matches in the women's European Championship.

Minute of Silence for Jota Before Sweden's Euro Championship Opener

Denmark vs Sweden: European Championship Football Match Preview

What: European Championship premiere in football, group C. Where: Stade de Genève, Genève, Switzerland.

Denmark vs Sweden: European Championship Football Match Preview

Swedish Women's Euro Championship Earnings Revealed: Potential Million-Kronor Payouts

How much money the Swedish women will get for the European Championship in football has been a hot issue ahead of the championship. Now the negotiations have reached their goal – and it became a real jackpot for the players.

Swedish Women's Euro Championship Earnings Revealed: Potential Million-Kronor Payouts

Liverpool Mourns Diogo Jota's Tragic Passing in Spain Accident

The Liverpool player Diogo Jota has died in a traffic accident. In Portugal, they mourn the national team player.

Liverpool Mourns Diogo Jota's Tragic Passing in Spain Accident

Irene Paredes Misses Spain's Euro Opener Due to Year-Old Suspension

Team captain Irene Paredes will not be able to play when Spain plays its European Championship premiere against Portugal on Thursday. The center back is suspended for a red card she received a year ago, writes Marca.

Irene Paredes Misses Spain's Euro Opener Due to Year-Old Suspension

Uefa Eases Bottle Ban for European Championship Amid Heat Wave

The heat threatens Europe and now Uefa (European Football Association) is changing its audience rules ahead of the European Championship: supporters are allowed to bring a half-liter bottle of liquid to the first two matches, reports Swiss Blick. Temperatures are expected to reach over 30 degrees during Wednesday's premiere and as part of this, the previous bottle ban is temporarily lifted.

Uefa Eases Bottle Ban for European Championship Amid Heat Wave

European Championship Prize Money: How Much Players Can Earn

If Sweden wins the European Championship in football, each player can earn nearly a million kronor. It is thus more than just honor that is at stake in Switzerland.

European Championship Prize Money: How Much Players Can Earn

Djurgården Fined for Vandalism During Chelsea Match

Djurgården receives severe fines for the semifinal away against Chelsea in the Conference League. The Stockholm club will be fined over 670,000 kronor – among other things, for vandalism of a toilet at Stamford Bridge.

Djurgården Fined for Vandalism During Chelsea Match

Manchester City Fined Millions for Delayed Kickoffs Last Season

The last season Manchester City were too slow out from the dressing room to kickoff on a total of nine occasions. Now they are being penalized with fines of nearly 14 million kronor.

Manchester City Fined Millions for Delayed Kickoffs Last Season

AIK and Hammarby Face Charleroi and Magpies/Paide in Conference League Qualifiers

Belgian Charleroi awaits for Hammarby in the qualifying round for football's Conference League. For AIK it will be a match against either Magpies from Gibraltar or Paide from Estonia.

AIK and Hammarby Face Charleroi and Magpies/Paide in Conference League Qualifiers

Fan Dies After Fall During Nations League Final

A football fan died during the Nations League final between Spain and Portugal after falling from a great height in the arena, writes the news agency AP. An anonymous official from UEFA confirms that a person suffered fatal injuries.

Fan Dies After Fall During Nations League Final

Sweden's Possible Opponents in Nations League Semifinals

Spain, Germany and France. The world teams keep Sweden company in the Nations League semifinals in October, which will be drawn on National Day.

Sweden's Possible Opponents in Nations League Semifinals

Chelsea Makes History with 4-1 Comeback Win in Conference League Final

It was chaotic among the supporters before the match. But the Conference League final then gave a surprising lead and a Chelsea turnaround signed Cole Palmer.

Chelsea Makes History with 4-1 Comeback Win in Conference League Final

Lina Hurtig Criticizes Age Restrictions at Champions League Final

Lina Hurtig is critical that children under three years old were not allowed to enter the Champions League final in football in Lisbon. I got a shock, says the national team striker whose family missed seeing the title celebration on site.

Lina Hurtig Criticizes Age Restrictions at Champions League Final