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Sepp Blatter again is pushing for his desire on international quotas in domestic leagues, using the Champions League as a selling point. The FIFA president has pointed out that the dominance of English clubs in the format — which are a star-filled combination — begs the need ...

Sepp Blatter again is pushing for his quotas on home-grown players, claiming fans have lost touch with national teams because of the lack of home-bred talent. Blatter has been lobbying for five players maximum from abroad per club. He also said the regional and local identities of ...

UEFA said Russia will take visas. The governing body said it came to an agreement with Russian authorities to ease the visa problems expected when 50,000-plus fans descend on Moscow for the Champions League finals. Obtaining a visa in Russia can a rugged process ...

UEFA wants to implement a plan in which every European professional player gets a heart test before the start of the season. Those taking part in this season's European Championship will undergo the exams. UEFA's next goal is to have it reach across Europe. A medical committee ...

Sepp Blatter still will not back off his goal of rallying people to the cause of home-grown talent quotas. The FIFA president is pressing on despite objections by the European Union and UEFA. Blatter wants clubs to limit non-nationals to five starters. The EU claims that ...

Ten Sports and Zee Sports will again partner with UEFA, winning the Champions League and UEFA Cup rights. The deal lasts from 2009 through 2012 and covers South Asian territory, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal and the Maldives. The pay ...

CJ Media has won the media rights for the UEFA Champions League and Super Cups for Korea. The deal goes into effect starting with the 2009 season, and lasts through 2012. It includes live matches, highlights, some delayed coverage and a programme dedicated to coverage. ...

Hans Klaus has assumed the role of communications director for FIFA. Klaus, a 42-year old from Switzerland, will formally fill the role 20 May. He currently works as the director of global corporate communications and is involved with corporate social responsibility at Japan Tobacco. ...

UEFA is expected to add a series of new categories to enhance its sponsorship for the Champions League. The governing body has issued calls for a technology sponsor from 2009-2010 through 2011-2012. UEFA also recently issued a tender for a sponsor from the financial-services industry. ...

The home stadiums of Spanish Real Madrid and German Hamburg SV will host the 2010 Champions League final and 2010 Champions Cup final, respectively. The Super Cups from 2009 through 2011 still will be held at Stade Louis II in Monaco. With UEFA dealing ...