Soccer-UEFA chief Ceferin threatens to remove Italy as Euro 2032 co-host over infrastructure
April 2 (Reuters) - UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has warned Italy could lose its role as co-host of the 2032 European Championship unless the country upgrades its football infrastructure.
Soccer-Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure
ROME, April 2 (Reuters) - Italian soccer federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina resigned on Thursday, in the wake of the national team's failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup.
Soccer-UEFA fines Benfica for fan behaviour during Real Madrid game
March 26 (Reuters) - European soccer's governing body UEFA said it has fined Benfica 40,000 euros ($46,250) for "racist and/or discriminatory behaviour" by supporters during their Champions League match against Real Madrid last month.
Soccer-Man sentenced for racist abuse of England defender Carter
March 25 (Reuters) - A man who sent racially abusive messages to England defender Jess Carter during the women's European Championship last year has been sentenced to six weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months.
Soccer-Cambiaghi late show sinks Roma as Bologna join Villa and Porto in Europa League quarters
ROME, March 19 (Reuters) - Bologna advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday after Nicolo Cambiaghi struck late in extra time to secure a 4-3 second-leg win at AS Roma and a 5-4 aggregate victory.
Soccer-Nottingham Forest edge past Midtjylland on penalties, Celta and Freiburg reach quarters
HERNING, Denmark, March 19 (Reuters) - Nottingham Forest fought back from a first leg deficit to reach the Europa League quarter-finals with a 3-0 penalty shootout win over Midtjylland after the teams finished 2-2 on aggregate following extra time on Thursday, while Celta Vigo eliminated Olympique Lyonnais with a 3-1 aggregate win.
Soccer-Forest fall to Midtjylland, Lyon rescue draw at Celta Vigo
NOTTINGHAM, England, March 12 (Reuters) - Nottingham Forest fell to a 1-0 home defeat to FC Midtjylland in horrible weather conditions in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while Olympique Lyonnais snatched a late 1-1 draw away to 10-man Celta Vigo.
Soccer-Watkins goal earns Villa win at Lille, Bologna and Roma draw
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France, March 12 (Reuters) - Aston Villa came away from Lille with a 1-0 win thanks to Ollie Watkins' goal in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while Bologna and AS Roma played out a 1-1 draw in the all-Italian clash.
Soccer-Rotation risk almost costs Forest in Europa League
Feb 27 (Reuters) - With a 3-0 lead from the first leg and a key Premier League match looming, Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira made six changes for their Europa League match against Fenerbahce on Thursday, a gamble almost blew up in his face.
Soccer-Perfect start for Pereira as Forest enjoy record win at Fenerbahce
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Nottingham Forest's new head coach Vitor Pereira said he had encouraged his players to express themselves at Fenerbahce on Thursday and they responded in style with a 3-0 victory that marked their biggest away win in European competition.
