On 12 February 2026, the 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress adopted a series of amendments to the UEFA Statutes, introducing substantive changes relating to governance structures, disciplinary terminology, electoral rules and arbitration provisions.
The amendments can be summarised as follows:
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Change of name of the European Club Association ECA, rebranded in October 2025 as European Football Clubs EFC, to be reflected throughout the UEFA Statutes and the Regulations Governing the Implementation of the UEFA Statutes.
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Introduction of a FIFPRO...
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