Latest European football news (Thursday, May 25)

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.

- CSD, RFEF and LaLiga join forces in campaign against racism: With the messages RACISTS, OUT OF FOOTBALL and UNITED AGAINST RACISM, the three institutions want to unanimously show their absolute and unequivocal rejection of any racist behaviors – LaLiga

- Germany’s DFL football clubs veto bid to allow outside investors: DFL’s clubs failed to reach a two-thirds majority in a vote to allow outside investors to buy its media rights – Reuters

- Fans set to break SPFL top flight attendance record: Fans are set to break a cinch Premiership attendance record tonight, achieving the highest crowd figures for a top flight season in the SPFL’s history – SPFL

- EFL and Smart Energy GB extend partnership: A two-year partnership extension which will see football supporters cross England and Wales continue to receive help in understanding their energy spending – EFL

- Football for the goals – Norwegian Football cooperates with the UN on sustainability: In 2022, the UN established the initiative “Football For the Goals” with Norwegian football as a pilot – Norsk ToppFotball (Norwegian)

- Women’s Champions League to move behind DAZN paywall next season: The broadcaster DAZN believes the time is rights to accelerate the value of the women’s game – The Guardian

- UEFA begins search for club competition finals hosts in 2026-2027: UEFA has opened the bidding to host the finals of its European club competitions in 2027 and 2027 – Sport Business

- Referee teams applied for 2023 UEFA club competition finals - UEFA

- FIFA extends and adapts temporary employment rules to address issues relating to war in Ukraine: Decision taken to continue assisting players, coaches and clubs impacted by the war in Ukraine – FIFA

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