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UEFA moving to reform VAR: 'We want to put referees back at the centre'

Football's Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is set to be reformed - at least if the European Football Union (UEFA) has its way. Referees on the field are set to be empowered in their decision-making in Europe. VAR, on the other hand, should only intervene in exceptional cases.

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Aston Villa’s Argentines set to test PSG: Buendia’s class and the Garnacho gamble

Following their Europa League triumph, Aston Villa face French champions PSG in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday. The creativity and bursts of their Argentine number 10 will be crucial for the British side, while one of his compatriots will also be called upon to prove his quality.

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Everything you need to know about the 26/27 Champions League: Dates, draws & more

The UEFA Champions League will once again be the competition that Europe's biggest and best clubs target during the football season. After two years of PSG dominance, teams are ready to strip them of their continental crown in what will be the 72nd edition of this great tournament in all its forms.

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UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF slam FIFA President Infantino over World Cup stake sale

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations - UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC - declared football "belongs to no individual".

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Women's Champions League qualifying: Leuven progress in shootout as Austrian duo triumph

Friday and Saturday saw the UEFA Women's Champions League second qualifying round come to a close as 11 teams prevailed to go one step closer to qualifying for the league phase.

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Conference League qualifying: Partizan and Tromso among winners as Panathinaikos held

A total of 60 clubs took to the pitch in the UEFA Conference League this week as the third qualifying round saw some strong performances and a European regular struggle.

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Europa League qualifying: Jagiellonia take down Rangers as Thun score important win

The UEFA Europa League third qualifying round kicked off this week as 26 teams fight to lock down a league phase spot in the fall. Several renowned names are in this round as well, with one of the competition's former finalists losing.

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Damage limitation keeps Ilves in Conference League tie despite loss to Rijeka

Ilves were lucky to leave Croatia with just a one-goal deficit, having been second best against Rijeka in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League (UECL) third qualifying round tie.

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FC Twente all but secure play-off spot with monster win over Dunajska Streda

Eredivisie side FC Twente all but qualified for the UEFA Conference League play-offs by beating Slovakian side Dunajska Streda 6-0 on Thursday evening.

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All to play for in Sweden after Hammarby's Conference League stalemate at Rakow

There were no goals in Poland where Rakow welcomed Hammarby for the first leg of their UEFA Conference League (UECL) third qualifying round tie.

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Goore goal sees Gent take first-leg victory over Goteborg in Conference League

IFK Goteborg will have to come from behind away from home again in the UEFA Conference League (UECL), after they lost for the first time under new boss Joachim Bjorklund, going down 1-0 to KAA Gent in the first leg of the third qualifying round.

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Pukki gets HJK out of trouble in Conference League draw with Motherwell

Finland's HJK came from behind to draw 1-1 with Scottish side Motherwell in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League (UECL) tie in Helsinki.

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UEFA maintain boycott of World Cup due to lack of assurances from FIFA

European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment.

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Ahiabu sees Inter Turku prosper at home to Vaduz in Conference League qualifier

Having never won a major European tie before this season, Inter Turku are 90 minutes away from securing their third of the summer, after they won 2-1 at home against Vaduz in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League (UECL).

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Moreno header earns KuPS a draw in Europa League but work to do in Craiova

KuPS are a win away from guaranteeing League Phase football of some description for this season after a 1-1 draw at home to Universitatea Craiova in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League (UEL) third qualifying round tie.

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UEFA president Ceferin once again proving effective in scuppering FIFA & Infantino's plans

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says one of his mantras is to "choose your battles", but European football's governing body is now locked in a bitter fight with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.

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Women's Champions League qualifying: Frankfurt score eight as Rangers beat Slavia Praha

The UEFA Women's Champions League second qualifying round began on Tuesday and Wednesday as the semi-finals for the 11 mini-tournaments took place.

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Greenwood opens account as Fenerbahce claim dominant first-leg win vs Sturm Graz

Fenerbahce will take a significant advantage to Austria next week, following a 2-0 UEFA Champions League (UCL) third qualifying round first-leg success over Sturm Graz in Istanbul.

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Brilliant Bogere gives Aarhus crucial advantage before Baku Champions League return leg

A stunning double by James Bogere handed Aarhus Gymnastikforening a slender first-leg advantage, defeating Sabah FK 2-1 in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) third qualifying round clash at Cepheus Park.

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Champions League qualifying: Levski produce late heroics as Union, Bodo draw in thriller

Tuesday and Wednesday saw the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round begin with some late goals and a couple of head-turning results across Europe.

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Bodo/Glimt keep hopes alive of another Champions League adventure in six-goal thriller

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Bodo/Glimt played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) third round qualifier, as the Norwegian side extended their unbeaten run to 11 games in all competitions.

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Sparta Prague produce second-half comeback to claim first-leg win against Lyon

A goal and assist from Matej Rynes saw Sparta Prague recover from a goal down to claim an impressive 2-1 win over Lyon in this UEFA Champions League (UCL) third qualifying round first leg, securing the Czech giants a first-ever H2H victory at the seventh attempt.

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NEC forget to reward themselves with goalless draw in Champions League debut

UEFA Champions League debutants NEC Nijmegen failed to reward themselves for a strong outing against Olympiacos, with the Eredivisie side only managing a 0-0 draw away in Piraeus on Tuesday evening.

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Last-gasp goal for Slovan leaves Mjallby's Champions League hopes on thin ice

Mjallby will have to go to Slovakia and win next week when they play the second leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) third qualifying round tie against Slovan Bratislava, after conceding a very late winner at home in the first leg.