At the Fair Game UK Annual Conference 2026 in Manchester, UEC presented key policy proposals to promote greater balance, sustainability and fairness across European football. UEC CEO Gareth Farrelly and General Secretary Dennis Gudasic highlighted reforms on UCC revenue distribution, player development reward and domestic media rights protection to better recognise the role of clubs throughout the pyramid.
The Union of European Clubs was pleased to take part in the Fair Game Annual Conference 2026 in Manchester, contributing to important discussions on the future of football governance and financial sustainability.
UEC CEO Gareth Farrelly and General Secretary Dennis Gudasic presented key policy proposals aimed at strengthening balance across the European football ecosystem:
• Rethinking UCC Revenue Distribution
• Player Development Reward (PDR)
• Domestic Media Rights Protection (DMRP)
These proposals reflect a clear objective: ensuring that football’s economic model better recognises the role of clubs across the entire pyramid – particularly those responsible for player development and community engagement.
