Tag: Aleksander Ceferin

Italy Warned Euro 2032 Hosting Role Is at Risk Without Stadium Upgrades

Italy
April 2026

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin warned that Italy could lose its Euro 2032 hosting role unless stadium infrastructure improves quickly. Italy and Turkey are due to co-host the tournament, but UEFA is demanding modern venues and expects Italy to submit five suitable stadiums by October. Ceferin said Italy’s football governance is not the main issue and instead blamed the political and administrative barriers that have slowed stadium development. He described Italy’s football infrastructure as among the worst in Europe and made clear that hosting cannot go ahead there without major upgrades.

European Super League backers hit UEFA with multi-billion claims

Real Madrid
November 2025

A22 and Real Madrid are filing separate lawsuits worth a combined €4.5 billion against UEFA, claiming the governing body’s attempts to block the European Super League caused major financial damage to the project and violated competition rules established by recent court decisions. Citing the CJEU ruling that UEFA and FIFA acted unlawfully in blocking the Super League and a Madrid court’s refusal to overturn that judgment, A22 has sent Ceferin a formal letter demanding UEFA approve the revamped proposal within eight weeks, warning of further legal consequences if it resists.

UEFA Clash Over La Liga’s U.S. Fixture

Aleksander Ceferin
August 2025

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has criticised La Liga’s plan to stage Barcelona vs Villarreal in Miami but admitted UEFA cannot block it after approval by Spain’s federation and Italian authorities, with Serie A also exploring overseas matches. For UEFA, exporting league fixtures undermines football traditions and supporters’ access, yet La Liga and Serie A view U.S. and Australian ventures as crucial for revenue, broadcasting, and fan growth. The clash highlights tensions between cultural identity and global commercial expansion.

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