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Accessible version [http://ac.uefa.com/] We care about football News Video Media & public relations Library Calendar 60 years More results search English English Français Deutsch Русский Español Italiano Português 60_years About UEFA Member associations Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark England Estonia Faroe Islands Finland France FYROM Georgia Germany Gibraltar Greece Hungary Iceland Israel Italy Kazakhstan Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Montenegro Netherlands Northern Ireland Norway Poland Portugal Republic of Ireland Romania Russia San Marino Scotland Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey Ukraine Wales Stakeholders Protecting the game Football development Disciplinary Social responsibility Awards UEFA.org We care about football 7:45:01 AMblackground Awards arrow Best Player in Europe shortlist The initial 2013/14 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award shortlist has been revealed, with ten players set for a second round of voting to decide the three finalist nominees. Squad of the season Pick of the season UEFA awards Looking back arrow Keeping pace with change As UEFA celebrates its 60th birthday, we look back at the 1960s, when football kept pace with massive social changes and the game became more popular than ever. The birth of UEFA Sixty years Full story arrow President salutes Germany UEFA President Michel Platini has hailed Germany for winning their fourth FIFA World Cup title, and has praised Brazil for its staging of a "wonderful tournament". Euphoria in Berlin Winning pedigree Latest media releases Referee appointed for 2014 Super Cup Wednesday 30 July 2014 16.00CET Initial shortlist announced for 2013/14 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award Thursday 17 July 2014 17.00CET More Welcome to UEFA. We care about football Know more Close Who we are UEFA, the governing body of European football, was founded on 15 June 1954. UEFA's mission is to promote, protect and develop European football at every level of the game, to promote the principles of unity and solidarity, and to deal with all questions relating to European football. About UEFA UEFA – European football’s governing body What we do UEFA promotes football by staging 15 club and national team competitions, and protects the game via measures such as Financial Fair Play, match-fixing prevention, club licensing and anti-doping. UEFA helps develop the game across Europe via its HatTrick assistance programme. Protecting the game Development Why we do it UEFA has football and its well-being at the heart of all of its activities. The European body strives to care for the game and its various components at all times. We believe that football benefits society by bringing people together, which is why UEFA pursues comprehensive social responsibility policies. Respect Grassroots Eleven values UEFA works and acts in accordance with 11 key values – ranging from 'football first' to good governance, solidarity, respect, protecting football's integrity and tending the grassroots. These serve as the basis for UEFA's future activities and dialogue with the political, economic, social and sporting world. Eleven values News Obituaries Julio Grondona passes away European football is mourning senior FIFA vice-president and long-standing president of the Argentinian Football Association (AFA), Julio Grondona, who has passed away aged 82. Related Items David Taylor passes away Alfredo Di Stéfano: A god of the stadium 'Black Panther' Grosics dies aged 88 Former Swiss international Richard Dürr dies Refereeing UEFA Super Cup officials English referee Mark Clattenburg has been appointed to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at the Cardiff City Stadium on 12 August. About UEFA UEFA•direct No 139 The latest edition of UEFA's official publication looks at recent UEFA competition finals and harks back to the 1960s as part of the UEFA 60th birthday celebrations. Other top stories Estrada Fernández steps up Gibraltar women's workshop Players warned of dangers Kováčová's final step More news Inside UEFA President Michel Platini Q&A Great football on the pitch, historic decisions off it; UEFA President Michel Platini hails a successful season as he flies the flag for Financial Fair Play and action on match-fixing and discrimination. UEFA Best Player in Europe Award Women's award shortlist The initial shortlist for the 2013/14 UEFA Best Women's Player in Europe Award has been announced, with VfL Wolfsburg well represented. Coaching and Coach Education UEFA•technician out now UEFA's official coaching publication has an in-depth interview with Eintracht Frankfurt coach Thomas Schaaf, who explains how the job has changed over the years. About UEFA Keeping pace with change As UEFA celebrates its 60th birthday, we look back at the 1960s, when football kept pace with massive social changes and the game became more popular than ever. Turkey TFF complex opened The Turkish Football Federation has officially opened its new training and education centre in Istanbul – built with a contribution of UEFA's HatTrick assistance programme. Supporters FSE fan congress Football followers came together to discuss the situation in Europe at the seventh European Football Fans Congress in Italy – organised by Football Supporters Europe. more UEFA topics About UEFA Keeping pace with change Romania Burleanu at FRF helm Supporters FSE fan congress Anti-doping Players warned of dangers UEFA Champions League Crvena zvezda sanctioned Financial Fair Play Settlement principles Medical Professor Hillis mourned Refereeing UEFA Super Cup officials Grassroots Spotlight on grassroots Academic DFM graduation ceremony Football development Lisbon's final legacy Anti-doping Players warned of dangers Social Responsibility Social responsibility workshop Featured video 60 years of UEFA in six minutes From its birth on 15 June 1954 to the memories created from the UEFA European Championship and UEFA club competitions, we chronicle some of the milestones of UEFA's first 60 years. 25/07/2014 6:00 A day in the life of Laura Georges UEFA.com followed Laura Georges as the UEFA women’s football development ambassador visited Latvia. 11/07/2014 2:15 2009 UEFA President's Award: Eusébio A profile of 2009 UEFA President's Award winner, Eusébio. 28/06/2014 5:28 Di Stéfano's career highlights Five times a European Cup winner with Real Madrid CF and the recipient of the 2007 UEFA President's Award, UEFA.com looks back on the remarkable career of the late Alfredo di Stéfano. 26/06/2014 2:43 More videos Featured photos More photos Calendar Tuesday 26 August 2014 UEFA Marketing Advisory Committee, Nyon, Switzerland Thursday 28 August 2014 UEFA Club Competitions Committee, Monaco Monday 1 September 2014 UEFA Medical Committee, Nyon, Switzerland Tuesday 2 September 2014 UEFA Women's Football Committee, Nyon, Switzerland Monday 15 September 2014 UEFA Development and Technical Assistance Committee, St Petersburg, Russia UEFA.org We care about football News Video Media Library Jobs Calendar Dictionary 60 Years About UEFA Organisation President UEFA Executive Committee Administration Committees & panels Honorary members Organs for justice 11 values History Stakeholders Professional Football Strategy Council Clubs Leagues Players' unions Supporters European Union Team sports Protecting the game Anti-doping Club licensing and FFP Protection of young players Medical Refereeing Security Football development Technical HatTrick Top Executive Programme Development Women's football Disciplinary Latest Disciplinary organisation and cases Match-fixing prevention Social responsibility Respect Anti-discrimination Disability Health Environment Donations Awards UEFA Best Player in Europe Award Women's Award President’s award Change language: English Français Italiano Español Português Deutsch Русский Sitemap Privacy Terms and Conditions Contact us Mobile version Accessible version UEFA.com » © 1998-2014 UEFA. 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