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Platini Quizzed on Terry Furore

Platini Quizzed on Terry Furore

UEFA president Michel Platini got a taste of what Fabio Capello can expect tomorrow as the subject of John Terry became a recurring theme of a press conference ahead of the Euro 2012 draw. 7 Feb 2010
Beckham Star-Struck By Platini

Beckham Star-Struck By Platini

DAVID Beckham met UEFA president Michel Platini as part of his charm offensive on behalf of England's bid for the 2018 World Cup and admitted to being "star-struck" by the legendary Frenchman. 4 Dec 2009
Platini Wants to 'Protect' English Clubs

Platini Wants to 'Protect' English Clubs

UEFA president Michel Platini has outlined plans to "protect" English teams from spiralling debts. 3 Nov 2009
Scudamore Questions Uefa Spending Caps

Scudamore Questions Uefa Spending Caps

UEFA president Michel Platini's plan to force clubs in European football to spend no more than they earn was tonight described as "unrealistic" and "impossible" by Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore. 23 Sep 2009
Platini: Great Players Don't Always Win Trophies

Platini: Great Players Don't Always Win Trophies

UEFA president Michel Platini has warned Real Madrid against assuming their huge summer outlay on players will automatically result in on-field success. 5 Sep 2009
Platini Hails Diego 'Coup'

Platini Hails Diego 'Coup'

UEFA president Michel Platini has praised Brazilian ace Diego for his impressive start in Serie A. 4 Sep 2009
Valdano Dismisses Platini Criticism

Valdano Dismisses Platini Criticism

JORGE Valdano has defended Real Madrid's record-breaking spending spree in the wake of criticism from UEFA president Michel Platini, who said he was "embarrassed" by the amount of money the club spent on Cristiano Ronaldo. 3 Jul 2009
Platini Concerned Over Transfer Fees

Platini Concerned Over Transfer Fees

UEFA president Michel Platini has reiterated his concern over the amounts of money changing hands in the transfer market this summer. 3 Jul 2009
Platini Cautions Against 'Excessive' Transfer Fees

Platini Cautions Against 'Excessive' Transfer Fees

The £80million transfer fee for Cristiano Ronaldo has been described as "excessive" by UEFA president Michel Platini. 12 Jun 2009
Platini 'Happy' With English Dominance

Platini 'Happy' With English Dominance

UEFA president Michael Platini insists he would have been "happy" to see a second successive all-English Champions League final. 10 May 2009
Platini Lays Down Law Over Racism

Platini Lays Down Law Over Racism

UEFA president Michel Platini has called for games to be suspended and then abandoned if players are subjected to racist abuse. 22 Apr 2009
Uefa Eager To Help Liverpool

Uefa Eager To Help Liverpool

MICHEL Platini has promised Liverpool that UEFA are keen to avoid forcing the club to play the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. 17 Mar 2009
Platini 'Sure' Refs Will Get New Helpers

Platini 'Sure' Refs Will Get New Helpers

UEFA president Michel Platini is confident that football's rules will be changed to allow an extra assistant referee behind each goal-line in time for Euro 2012. 1 Mar 2009
Scudamore Against Salary Cap

Scudamore Against Salary Cap

PREMIER League chief executive Richard Scudamore has rejected UEFA president Michel Platini's call for a salary cap, insisting he "can't really ever see it happening" in England. 23 Feb 2009
Platini: Kaka Bid "Ridiculous"

Platini: Kaka Bid "Ridiculous"

UEFA president Michel Platini will step up his efforts to bring in financial controls on top clubs after being stunned by Manchester City's "ridiculous" £100million bid to sign Kaka. 7 Feb 2009
'2018 Should Be Kept In Europe'

'2018 Should Be Kept In Europe'

UEFA PRESIDENT Michel Platini will try to persuade FIFA next month to limit the 2018 World Cup candidates to European bids and rule out Australia's attempt to host it. 6 Feb 2009

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