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NYON, Switzerland - European soccer's governing body has increased cash payments for the clubs involved in the Champions League first round.

NYON, Switzerland - UEFA has banned fans from bringing vuvuzelas into stadiums for European Championship and Champions League matches.

NYON, Switzerland - UEFA has passed rules designed to curb European soccer clubs' excessive spending, and end an era of so-called "financial doping." UEFA's ruling executive agreed on Thursday to set limits on wealthy club owners subsidizing losses incurred by paying high transfer fees and salaries.