Clubs who do not qualify for UEFA competitions will earn a larger percentage of money from the European governing body beginning next season, according to a revised distribution model outlined on Wednesday.

UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA) have renewed their working agreement until 2030, which will “bolster long-term stability and sustainable growth in European club football,” according to the governing body.

The change will take effect at the start of the 2024-25 season, corresponding with the introduction of a new format in UEFA’s Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League.

Under the new model for the 2024-2027 cycle, 7% of UEFA’s earnings from the three competitions will be paid to teams that do not compete in them, up from 4% previously.

According to the European Leagues Association, which represents European professional soccer leagues, the change will result in 308 million euros ($330.02 million) being divided among non-participating clubs, up from the current 175 million euros.

“Today’s announcement … will help all clubs across Europe to safeguard their competitiveness on and off the pitch while keeping investing in youth and talent development,” it said in a statement.

UEFA stated that more information about the new method will be released at a later date.

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Former European champion Portugal, which leads Group J in qualifying for the finals in Germany next year, will face Slovakia before hosting Luxembourg.

Cristiano Ronaldo was chosen to Portugal’s team for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg on Friday.

Portugal will play Slovakia in Bratislava on Friday, followed by a game against Luxembourg three days later.

“A player with 200 appearances, that’s something unique,” said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez of Ronaldo, who has scored five goals in four qualifying games so far.

“I can tell you I’m very happy to have Cristiano Ronaldo in my team.”

Ronaldo, 38, who now plays in Saudi Arabia, scored the winner in Portugal’s 1-0 win over Iceland in June.

Martinez has called up uncapped Wolves full-back Toti, as well as Saudi-based midfielders Otavio and Ruben Neves.

Portugal Squad (2024 Euro Qualifiers)

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto/POR), Jose Sa (Wolves/ENG), Rui Patricio (Roma/ITA)

Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United/ENG), Nelson Semedo (Wolves/ENG), Joao Cancelo (Manchester City/ENG), Danilo Pereira (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Ruben Dias (Manchester City/ENG), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting Lisbon), Toti (Wolves/ENG).

Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Fulham/ENG), Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal/KSA), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United/ENG), Otavio (Al-Nassr/KSA), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City/ENG)

Forwards: Ricardo Horta (Braga), Rafael Leao (AC Milan/ITA), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid/ESP), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr/KSA), Pedro Neto (Wolves/ENG), Goncalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Diogo Jota (Liverpool/ENG)

Cristiano Ronaldo made his 200th senior appearance for his country during the previous international break. The Portugal captain, on the other hand, admitted that he is still apprehensive when playing for his country.

Ronaldo is the most decorated male player in international competition. He not only has the most appearances, but he also has the most goals in men’s international football, with 123 strikes.

During the previous international break, Ronaldo spoke (through Record Portugal) on playing for his country: “I’m always nervous in the national team. With the anthem, I’m always nervous, it’s good. It’s a sign of responsibility, pride, motivation, representing the national team is the height of the career.

“Representing family, parents, friends…If I hope to do more. Obviously, that’s why I’m here. That’s why I keep on walking.”

Ronaldo led his team to international glory in France at Euro 2016. He appears to be on track to lead his country to qualification for the 2024 event, his sixth appearance in a row. Fans will be watching Roberto Martinez’s team closely in the upcoming qualifying games.

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Can you guess which two clubs share the same football stadium? The hint is that they play in Serie A. We have gathered information on some of the biggest stadiums in the world, that is, their current attendance stats.

This article will tell you about the top six stadiums with highest average attendances in European football stadiums this season.

Highest Average Stadium Attendances

Barca fans are addicted to their team right now. The newly named stadium has an average attendance of over 83,383 people, making it the most crowded stadium in Europe this season.

Let us tell you that after a partnership deal between Barcelona and Spotify, the Camp Nou was renamed to Spotify Camp Nou.

Dortmund fans are considered as one of the most excited and talented ones. Their stadium representation is on an another level, not to mention the amount of noise they make and their dedication towards the game.

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Barcelona and Dortmund are the only two clubs with over an average attendance of 80,000 fans. But that does not mean that the fans of other clubs are not passionate about the beautiful game.

Manchester United’s Old Trafford and both Milan’s San Siro are two of the most iconic sports stadiums in history. Let us tell you the story behind this partnership.

San Siro was owned by AC Milan until it was sold to the city in 1935, and since 1947 it has been shared with Inter Milan when the other major Milanese club was accepted as joint tenant. 

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Every big European club has added at least one player to their squad. However, this transfer window has not been as wild as the previous one in which unexpected signings and departures were seen.

The 2021/22 transfer window included Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo’s comeback at Manchester United. Moreover, Sergio Ramos became a teammate with Messi which was one of the most weird and shocking things happened in 2021.

This article will tell you about the signings and departure that Europe’s biggest club have had so far.

INs And OUTs

Arsenal

• Singings – Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner, Marquinhos, William Saliba
• Departure – Alexander Lacazette

Chelsea

• Signings – Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly
• Departure – Romelu Lukaku, Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rudiger, Saul Niguez

Liverpool

• Signings – Darwin Nunez, Fabio Carvalho, Calvin Ramsey
• Departure – Sadio Mane, Takumi Minamino, Neco Williams, Divock Origi

Manchester City

• Signings – Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Philips, Stefan Ortega
• Departure – Raheem Sterling, Zack Steffen, Gabriel Jesus, Fernandinho

Manchester United

• Signings – Christen Eriksen, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez
• Departure – Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Dean Henderson, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Edinson Cavani

Tottenham Hotspur

• Signings – Richarlison, Franser Foster, Clement Lenglet, Yves Bissouma, Ivan Peresic, Djed Spence
• Departure – Steven Bergwin, Pireluigi Gollini

Real Madrid

• Signings – Aurelien Tchoumeni, Antonio Rudiger
• Departure – Luka Jovic, Gareth Bale, Isco, Marcelo

Barcelona

• Signings – Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Andreas Christensen, Franck Kessie
• Departure – Lukk De Jong, Adama Traore, Clement Lenglet

Atletico Madrid

• Signings – Axel Witsel, Samuel Lino
• Departure – Hector Herrera, Luis Suarez, Sime Vrsaljko

Inter Milan

• Signings – Romelu Lukaku, Andre Onana, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Raoul Bellanova, Kristjan Aslilani
• Departure – Ivan Perisic, Arturo Vidal, Andrea Ranocchia, Stefano Sensi, Martin Satriano, Ionut Radu, Matias Vecino, Aleksander Kolarov

Juventus

• Signings – Paul Pogba, Angel Di Maria
• Departure – Giorgio Chiellini, Fedrico Bernardeschi, Paulo Dybala

AC Milan

• Signings – Divock Origi
• Departure – Franck Kessie, Alessio Romangoli

Bayern Munich

• Signings – Sadio Mane, Ryan Gravenberch, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs De Ligt
• Departure – Robert Leawndowski, Marc Roca, Omar Richards, Niklas Sule, Corentin Tolisso, Malik Tillman, Michael Cuisance, Christian Fruchtl

Borussia Dortmund

• Signings – Karim Adeyemi, Sebastien Haller, Niklas sule, Nico Schlotterbeck, Salih Ozcan, Marcel Lotka
• Departure – Erling Haaland, Axel Witsel, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Steffen Tigges, Marwin Hitz, Roman Burki, Reiner, Marin Pongracic, Lennard Maloney, Immanuel Pheral

PSG

• Signings – Vitinha, Hugo Ekitie
• Departure – Angel Di Maria, Xavi Simons, Colin Dagba

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Which is most valuable relegated player in Europe’s top 5 leagues? We gathered some information from Transfermarkt for some of the best players in the world, that is, their current market value stats.

This article will tell you about the top 10 most valuable relegated players in Europe’s top 5 leagues.

Most Valuable Relegated Players

1. Ismaila Sarr – €27m
2. Dwight McNeil – €22m
3. Aarons- €22m
4. James Tarkowski – €22m
5. Joao Pedro – €18m
6. Wout Weghorst – €17m
7. Pape Matar Sarr – €15m
8. Ethan Ampadu – €15m
9. Nathian Nandez – €15m
10. Nick Pope – €15m

Ismalia Sarr’s Watford got relegated from Premier League after finishing 19th on the points table. He is the most valuable relegated player and perhaps the best player in the list mentioned above.

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Max Aaron’s Norwich City finished last on the points table (20th position). Despite winning the 2020/21 EFL Championship title, they were the worst team to perform in 2021/22 season which simply shows how tough and competitive Premier League is.

Most Valuable Relegated Clubs Since 2004

1. Juventus (2005/06) – €311m
2. Bournemouth (2019/20) – €272m
3. Fulham (2018/19) – €265m
4. Fulham (2020/21) – €246m
5. Newcastle United (2015/16) – €200m
6. Watford (2019/20) – €200m
7. Stoke City (2017/19) – €198m
8. Anzhi Makhachkala (2018/19) – €181m
9. VFB Stuggart (2018/19) – €176m
10. West Bromwich (2017/18) – €175m

Juventus were worth just €311 million when they were relegated from Serie A in 2005/06 season. They have been the most valuable relegated club since then. Bournemouth are on second position that were relegated in 2019/20 season.

Nottingham Forest have been promoted to the PL after they finished 4th on the Championship point table. Let us tell you that Fulham won the 2021/22 Championship title, not to mention they finished first on the points table.

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