UEFA

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UEFA, a privately owned entity headquartered in Switzerland, was founded in 1954. The organization employs approximately 2,400 individuals and reported $5.7B in revenue as of 2025. Operating primarily within the spectator sports sector, UEFA, which stands for the Union of European Football Associations, functions as the governing body of European football and serves as the umbrella organization for 55 national associations.

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Founded

1954

Headcount

3,379

Headquarters

Switzerland

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English Football Association (FA) chair Debbie Hewitt formally demanded around September 17, 2026, that FIFA President Gianni Infantino release all documents pertaining to the scrapped plan to sell the organization’s commercial rights via a controversial subsidiary. Hewitt, also a FIFA vice-president, issued the letter in advance of the October 15 FIFA Council meeting. Earlier on September 17, UEFA Vice President Laura McAllister asserted that UEFA remained on course to identify a credible challenger to Infantino, maintaining that its campaign for change was not merely wishful thinking. On September 16, German Football Association (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf called for a change in FIFA's leadership structure, citing a significant deterioration in his relationship with Infantino after attending UEFA's Executive Committee and FIFA Council meetings in Thessaloniki, Greece, where FIFA leadership was a key discussion point. Also on September 16, Hisense confirmed its continued partnership with UEFA as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2028, marking the brand's fourth consecutive sponsorship of the UEFA European Championship.

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UEFA offers 25 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. UEFA's product portfolio comprises of soccer, media and TV services, search, social, and retail media and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.

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UEFA's revenues were over $1B in 2025. Caretta Research has split UEFA's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is soccer | association football. For full access to UEFA's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Sep

22nd

2026

09:12

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Regulations and Policies

Europe: Israel’s Participation in the UEFA Nations League is a Betrayal of Palestinians, Football's Own Rules and Human Rights

Ahead of the opening matches of the 2026/27 men’s UEFA Nations League group phase where Austria, Ireland and Kosovo will play against Israel during the September 24 – October 6 international window, Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for Europe said: “It’s unconscionable that the Israel men’s football team will participate in the UEFA Nations League this autumn despite clear evidence that Israel’s football association continues to support illegal settlements.

Amnestyusa

Sep

21st

2026

17:55

B2B Tag

Gianni Infantino says he's 'open' to talks about FIFA reform in letter to football chiefs

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to football chiefs across the globe saying he is open to talks about reforming the organisation, while affirming his commitment to remain in post. Mr Infantino was widely criticised over his proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA's commercial rights, including the World Cup , to private investors.

3FM Isle of Man

Sep

21st

2026

14:13

Management Changes, Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA

"I will propose that the Council establish a direct, structured and time-limited consultation with confederations, Member Associations and relevant stakeholders on how FIFA's decision-making can be further strengthened," Infantino wrote. The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups.

France 24

Sep

21st

2026

06:52

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Jacombs Tickets Announces Partnership with UEFA for Champions League Tickets

Jacombs Tickets becomes an official ticket partner for UEFA Champions League matches, with Europa League tickets planned for Jacombs Tickets in near future.

EIN Presswire

Sep

18th

2026

19:24

Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding

Uefa and Concacaf urge Infantino to hand over millions from Fifa’s eye-watering cash reserves

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been urged to provide an additional minimum of $10 million (£7.5m) to all 211 member federations over the next three years from existing reserves. The presidents of Uefa and Concacaf wrote to Infantino on Friday, noting their analysis indicated this sum represented a "conservative" figure of what the organisation could give each national body.

Newswav

Sep

18th

2026

17:30

B2B Tag, Legal Issues and Lawsuits

FIFA revolt: UEFA, CONCACAF demand $2.1 billion World Cup reserve payout to members

Geneva: Every member association of FIFA should receive an additional $10 million from the governing body's expanding financial reserves following a lucrative World Cup, according to a joint letter sent Friday to President Gianni Infantino by vice-presidents representing Europe and North America, as opposition to his leadership intensifies over attempts to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors.

Mathrubhumi English

Sep

17th

2026

09:15

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies, Legal Issues and Lawsuits

FA chair demands FIFA president release World Cup sell-off documents

The head of English football has formally demanded that FIFA president Gianni Infantino hand over all documents related to the now-scrapped plan to sell off the organization’s commercial rights through a controversial subsidiary. FA chair Debbie Hewitt, who also holds a FIFA vice-presidency, sent the letter around 17 September 2026, setting the stage for a confrontation at the FIFA Council meeting scheduled for 15 October.

Crypto Briefing

Sep

17th

2026

00:55

B2B Tag

UEFA on track to find credible challenger to Infantino, vice-president says

MADRID (Reuters) -- UEFA remains on course to find a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and has not allowed its campaign for change to dissolve into wishful thinking, Vice President Laura McAllister said Wednesday.

The Korea Herald

Sep

16th

2026

14:21

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

German FA president demands end to Gianni Infantino era as UEFA prepares rival FIFA bid

Bernd Neuendorf has sharpened Germany’s stance against Infantino after attending UEFA’s Executive Committee and FIFA Council meetings in Thessaloniki, Greece, where the future of FIFA leadership featured prominently in discussions. The DFB president told German broadcaster RTL/ntv that changing the current FIFA leadership structure was necessary, while making clear that his relationship with Infantino had deteriorated significantly.

Africasoccer

Sep

16th

2026

12:38

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

UEFA on track to find credible challenger to Infantino, vice-president says

MADRID, Sept 16 - UEFA remains on course to find a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and has not allowed its campaign for change to dissolve into wishful thinking, vice-president Laura McAllister said on Wednesday.

The Straits Times

Sep

16th

2026

12:12

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Partnerships

Term UEFA Partnership as Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2028

Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, announced at IFA 2026 that it will continue its partnership with UEFA as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2028, marking the fourth consecutive UEFA European Championship supported by Hisense.

South Africa Today

Sep

16th

2026

06:30

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Events and Conferences, Partnerships

Hisense Extends Long-Term UEFA Partnership as Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2028

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UEFA has commercial and technical partners like Nova, Infront Sports & Media and Ceska Televize. Examples of UEFA's suppliers include NEP Group, Atos and Sportradar.

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UEFA sells broadcasting rights of its 20 soccer | association football and futsal competitions to 270 companies globally, covering 54 countries. UEFA's rights holders include YouTube. UEFA currently holds 2 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including soccer | association football.

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