European football's governing body says its fixture rules apply equally to all member associations, after Ireland's football body said its appeal was turned down
The Football Association of Ireland says European football's governing body turned down its appeal to avoid pairing the Republic of Ireland with Israel in future competition draws.
Confederation leaders have called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to distribute reserves, urging a $10m payment to each of the governing body's 211 member federations.
The two confederations issued a joint statement urging football's world governing body to distribute funds from its cash reserves.
European and North/Central American football bodies call on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to distribute reserve funds amid a wider dispute over World Cup financing plans
European football's governing body also confirmed venues for several other finals, including the Women's Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, according to Anadolu Agency.
Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena and Barcelona's Camp Nou have been selected to stage the next two Champions League finals, according to Al Jazeera.
A panel of experts and voters ranked the top 10 teams in the UEFA Champions League field before the tournament's opening matchday, according to ESPN.