Sport in the European Union

Football: Top footballers urge rethink on U21 finals venue — 30 November 2012, 19:04 CET

Dozens of professional footballers, including Didier Drogba, have written to UEFA in protest at a decision to award Israel the under-21 European championships next year in the wake of fresh conflict with Palestinians.

Football clubs eligible for compensation, EU Court rules — 23 March 2010, 19:39 CET

The European Court of Justice has ruled that football clubs who have trained and prepared young players may seek compensation if that player wishes to sign their first contract with a different club within the European Union.