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The Latest Breaking News from the European Club Association

Why the Champions League Final Could Be Coming to the United States

UEFA is in talks with American agency Relevent Sports to potentially bring the Champions League to the United States.

Sports Illustrated

Controversial Champions League decision could see European competition head to the United States: report

The Champions League will have games played in the United States as the latest commerical rights deal is imminent

FourFourTwo

Champions League final could be held in United States – as Uefa eyes groundbreaking new deal

Exclusive: A new commercial deal could result in European club games being held in the United States

The Independent UK

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Fifa’s statement on UEC meeting reveals hidden meaning behind football’s current governers

Following a meeting with the Union of European Clubs, Fifa’s statement meant to reaffirm their relationship with the European Club Association instead raises questions about where power lies at the top of the game

The Independent UK

Saudi money could force European football ‘in new direction,’ ECA claims

The vice chair of the European Club Association believes Saudi Arabia’s investment has made people realise football is too money-orientated

The Guardian - UK

Champions League group stage changes: What will the tournament look like next season?

This is the last season of the 32-team format before major changes are introduced in 2024

The Independent UK

Football boots bring pain and no gain for female players, survey finds

More than 80 percent of female footballers at leading European teams know the boots they put on for a training session or match will cause them pain, research carried out for the European Club Association (ECA) has found.

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Sarina Wiegman frustrated over timing of players being released for World Cup

The European Club Association and FIFA had reached an agreement establishing a non-mandatory release period of June 23-29.

The Independent UK

FIFA and ECA reach compromise on player release, but Irish World Cup preparations still under threat

The European Club Association threatened earlier this month to withhold the services of players until 10 days before the beginning of the World Cup

Irish Mirror

What are Uefa’s new Champions League changes?

The Champions League is due to have 36 teams from 2024-25

The Independent UK

"You can put an ambulance next to the pitch" - Vera Pauw warning to ECA over World Cup threat

The European Club Association has threatened to withhold players from international duty until 10 days before this summer's World Cup.

Irish Mirror

The Irish players whose World Cup preparations could be rocked, as row looms between ECA and FIFA

Up to 13 players, including captain Katie McCabe, could be missing for Ireland's World Cup warm-ups this summer, as the European Club Association threatens to withhold players until 10 days before the tournament kicks off.

Irish Mirror

England Women’s World Cup buildup plans hit by clubs’ player-release stance

The buildup to this year’s Women’s World Cup could be severely disrupted after the European Club Association told the national associations that players will not be available until 10 days before the tournament starts

The Guardian - UK

Women’s World Cup hit by major club vs country row

The European Club Association insists players will be unable to be called up before Fifa’s release period due to concerns over player welfare

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European Club Association is bad for domestic leagues, says La Liga president

At the launch of a new clubs’ union that has attracted interest from clubs such as Crystal Palace and Brighton, Javier Tebas said the ECA represented only the elite

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