Latest European football news (Friday, Jan. 27)

The CAP News Round-up aims to keep you up to date about the latest football news from around Europe. From competitions and regulatory updates to governance and business matters. Stay informed at a glance with all major updates and developments in European football.

- New format for UEFA men's national team competitions approved: More compelling UEFA Nations League and European Qualifiers to boost excitement without increasing number of matches - Read more (UEFA)

- FIFA published Global Transfer Report 2022 with all-time record-setting numbers: an all-time record of 71'002 transfers across borders were made in 2022, with 21'764 involving professionals plus 49'238 amateurs - Read more (FIFA)

- European Super League chiefs contact 50 clubs to pitch new breakaway format: A22 Sports Management have spoken to teams in 12 different countries as they continue to explore possibility of a new competition format - Read more (Mirror)

- UEFA is to change its Financial Fair Play rules in response to Chelsea's trend of signing players on long term contract - Read more (BBC)

- Football Supporters Europe and UEFA formalise partnership with landmark Memorandum Of Understanding - Read more (FSE)

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