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European Court of Justice set to deliver verdict in Super League case

European Court of Justice set to deliver verdict in Super League case on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

European Court of Justice set to deliver verdict in European Super League case

A judgement will be announced on Thursday.

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

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Clergy abuse survivors propose new 'zero tolerance' law following outcry over Vatican appointment

Clergy sexual abuse survivors have unveiled a proposed new church law calling for the permanent removal of abusive priests and superiors who covered for them

The Independent UK

European football is ignorant to the march of the Saudi Pro League

Saudi sides in the Uefa Champions League is a progression some are already expecting to emerge - at least as a conversation or bargaining chip

The Independent UK

Celtic's Peter Lawwell appointed as vice chairman of European Club Association

The announcement is part of a raft of changes to the Champions League's financial distribution that will come into force over the next four years.

The National (Scotland)

No plans to let Saudi Arabian clubs into Champions League, insists ECA chair

Nasser al-Khelaifi said he ‘does not see’ a pathway for clubs from the big-spending Saudi Pro League to compete in the Champions League

The Guardian - UK

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Champions League would be a ‘circus’ if played outside Europe, says Bayern chief

UEFA’s president has hinted at playing Champions League finals in the US in the future.

The Independent UK

European football clubs renew UEFA deal and will share in $4.7 billion revenue for competitions

UEFA plans to pay more based on merit and share more among teams across Europe. The Champions League revamp will distribute billions in prize money, reduce guaranteed cash to wealthy clubs, and increase commercial revenue. The agreement aims to ensure stability and reduce wealth gap. 308M euros will be shared…

The Hindu

Battle for future of European football intensifies with Belgian club barred from ECA

Union Saint-Gilloise were blocked from renewing their ECA membership after signing up to a new body that represents small and medium-sized teams

The Guardian - UK

The secret ‘war’ behind European football

Uefa are having football ‘kidnapped and hijacked’ from them in an ‘unnecessary war’ between competing representative club bodies, it is claimed

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.

Radio France Internationale

Survey finds 82% of female players experience pain wearing football boots

A European Club Association study has uncovered ‘staggering’ figures, with a fifth of players surveyed having to customise their boots to improve comfort

The Guardian - UK

'Door wide open' - Rangers chief exec James Bisgrove invited to key ECA input role

European Club Association chief Charlie Marshall insists the door is wide open for Rangers' James Bisgrove to aid decision-making.

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian - UK

European Club Association is orchestrating a silent football coup

Through its actions the ECA is intensifying the influence of Europe’s biggest clubs while disregarding the aspirational ones

Evening Standard

Women’s World Cup: England preparations undermined by club vs country row

European Club Association standing firm on agreement struck last month

The Guardian - UK

Wiegman in club v country wrangle over release of England World Cup players

Sarina Wiegman is caught in a club v country tussle after naming her World Cup squad, with the England manager fearing her plans to get the players together in less than three weeks could be blocked

The Guardian - UK

Player release date for Women’s World Cup agreed but FA set to stick to plans

Fifa has reached an agreement with European clubs over new recommended release dates of players but it is doubtful whether national associations will adhere

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Irish Mirror

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

"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.

Manchester Evening News

Labour refusing to give up on running Stockport council despite trailing Lib Dems following dramatic local elections

“I appreciate the arithmetic and the Lib Dems being the biggest group, but the council is in no overall control and we are absolutely going to try and see what we can do.”

The Independent UK

Health and welfare concerns raised over early call-ups for Women’s World Cup

Emma Hayes has led calls for restrictions on international windows

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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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