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UEFA changes two European football rules from 2026-27

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UEFA changes two European football rules from 2026-27

UEFA announces two rule changes for the Champions League, Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League from the 2026-27 season. The changes concern suspensions for yellow cards and the display of playing time, according to the European body’s announcement.

UEFA will apply two rule changes in its three European club competitions — the Champions League, Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League — from the 2026-27 season. The decision was officially confirmed by European football’s governing body.

The confirmation comes as five English clubs have qualified for the Champions League through their Premier League positions, while three others will compete in the Europa League. French club Paris Saint-Germain, for its part, won the most recent Champions League by beating Arsenal in the final.

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