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UEFA to scrap away goals in Champions League & Europa League
UEFA has now elected to scrap the away-goals rule in the Champions League and Europa League, according to the Times. The rule has been in place in European competition for 56 years, but there had been reports for some time that it was to be abolished. And at a meeting on Friday, UEFA has now […]
UEFA confirm Champions League and Europa League finalists can name 12 substitutes
UEFA have confirmed that teams that make it to the final in the Champions League and Europa League can name 12 substitutes on the bench. The new rules which will take effect next season, also state that teams can make use of a fourth substitute in extra-time during the knockout phase. The governing body also […]
UEFA confirm Premier League top four will qualify directly into Champions League from next season
UEFA has confirmed the top Premier League top four will automatically qualify for the Champions League group stages starting from next season. The changes also affects the top four sides in Spain, Italy and Germany with them also skipping the qualifying rounds. The fourth-placed teams in these leagues previously had to go through a two-legged […]