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Sabato 21 giugno è il compleanno di Michel Platini. L’ex stella bianconera compie 53 anni. Un compleanno da festeggiare in Austria e Svizzera, dove il francese sta seguendo gli Europei nella sua veste di Presidente della Uefa. Al grande Michel, personaggio indimenticabile per tutti i tifosi bianconeri vanno i nostri migliori auguri..... OMAGGIO AL GRANDE MICHEL

Not much is happening on the Arsenal front, so I won't bore you by filling this page with transfer gossip, that would be rather tiresome. Euro 2008 is underway, it hasn't exactly set the world on fire as yet, however it's still better than having nothing at all on the box. I'm sure it will pick up a bit once a few of the weaker nations have been sent packing, then the real competition can start

Germany great Franz Beckenbauer and UEFA President Michel Platini are just two of the leading football figures who have already been consulted by Football Association (FA) chief executive Brian Barwick as he tries to find a successor to Steve McClaren as England coach.

United dominate the Arsenal horizon, fires being stoked but in a nice way. Indeed, the absence of insults means that the compliments are being passed around in a Chuckle Brothers way, ‘From me, to you’. Fergie started it all, Arsenal have had a great start which in years gone by would have been followed by some witticism about how easy the fixtures had been but not this time. Age has truly mellowed or perhaps Arsene’s putdown about ‘everyone thinks they have the prettiest wife’ hit home the message that he can be as ascerbic as the Scot. Indeed, it is the past from where the damning comes. Bryan Robson  believes that Manchester United have too much experience for Arsenal, conveniently forgetting that the arguments he uses were the same used against his former club last season. Indeed, Robson short term memory loss is worse than previously thought as he seems to have the ability to forget what he has said in the previous thirty seconds, The players at the

- A group of MLS executives are set to visit Portland, Oregon, to assess the feasibility of placing an expansion franchise there by 2012. The committee will meet with Merritt Paulson among other local officials and businessmen to determine whether they have the proper facilities to maintain a club. The startup cost of an MLS franchise is $20m.- The International Olympic Committee has placed their support behind UEFA President Michel Platini in his quest to take football out of the hands of profit for the better of the sport. IOC president Jacques Rogge stated "The reference to the specificity of sport will strengthen the role of sport in Europe. Sport cannot be approached only as an economic activity." He and the Committee feared that the EU courts might even undermine the use of performance enhancing substances in football.- Last Friday, Mali players were attacked following their 2-0 African Cup qualification victory at Togo. During the match, which was being held at Togo's Kegu

After leaving Armenia, Joseph S. Blatter and Michel Platini touched down in Azerbaijan, where they opened the 'House of Football' in Baku on 17 October, before paying an official visit to President Ilham Aliyev. Catch up with their activities on an event-filled day.

  Morning all and I hope that you enjoyed your weekend, I should'nt really knock a french man when they are down after losing the semi-final of the Rugby world cup to England, but I shall anyway… I am continuing my series of blogs about my pet hates, today it is the debate over video technology which comes up time and time again, and despite the logic and powerful evidence for introducing this technology, why do we still have the hypocrites out there preventing it’s introduction? UEFA president Michel Platini has again ruled out the introduction of video replays to solve controversial calls in football games but said he favoured the eventual use of goal-line technology. Platini was speaking after chairing a two-day meeting of the executive committee of European football's top body. "Football must remain human, but we must also try to limit mistakes," said Platini, who insisted that he was "totally opposed" to the use of ins

- Reportedly Brazilian winger Mancini wants out of Rome. Clashes in the past with Roma manager Spalletti and his recent break-up with his girlfriend appear to be two of the major factors. During the transfer window, the 27-year-old was courted by many top clubs, but wanted to stay in Rome mainly because of his girlfriend. He now says he wishes to be transferred to Lyon.- Despite AC Milan stating they would not protest the matter, UEFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into the Celtic fan-Dida incident at the Champions League match between the two clubs on Wednesday. Unfortunately, it's not up to Milan as a fan being able to or even thinking they should go onto the field during a match is a very serious matter. How Dida acted is irrelevant, the supporter, who was banned for life by the Glasgow club, should have never made it on the field and could end up costing his club the three points.- I am sort of flabbergasted by this article. Sepp Blatter, the head of FIFA, has come

- Michel Platini has vowed not to meet directly with representatives of the G14 to discuss issues regarding the sport in Europe and added that he refuses to recognize the association. Not smart, Michel. Being obstinate and unmoving in your position is only going to get a hostile reaction. Like it or not, UEFA can not survive without the 18 clubs of the G14. A Champions League without Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and AC Milan will be nothing more than a bad joke.- Apparently David Beckham's move to America has cost him revenue. According to Footwork Productions, the company he set up to manage his off-field income, he lost close to $10 million in contracts when he crossed the pond and joined the LA Galaxy. Companies that are big in Europe like Vodafone, Marks & Spencer and Police terminated their contracts with the England International due to lack of presence in America.- Speaking of Beckham, the rumors of him joining Sunderland on loan in the off-season have been rubbishe

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- Pitches in Exeter and Mid Devon are sh*t. Literally. Matches held at Cullompton's CCA Fields have ended due to increasing amounts of dog doo on the playing field. Even in America, where soccer is scarcely respected, you'd be hard pressed to find fields covered in crap, dog or otherwise, but you'd figure in a country like England where the sport is king they would be more respectful of their fields.- Michel Platini, who seems so adamant about cleaning up European soccer, is against video replay. Rubbish. He claims he wants to keep the game 'human' and limit the 'mistakes', yet he's not against goal-line technology. How is that 'human'? Video replay would take much of the unintentional and intentional 'human' error out of the game. Either Platini has a gun to his head or he's looking for absolutely power, either way, he gave the gambling industry a smile with that one.- Old Trafford is apparently one big McDonalds. Man U's grounds has been deemed to have the wors

No final da última temporada, Vítor Baía arrumou as luvas e a SAD entregou-lhe as chaves de um escritório que tem uma placa na porta a dizer Departamento de Relações Externas. Baía rodou a chave e lá dentro encontrou funções que nunca tinha desempenhado. Mergulhar no relvado para apanhar uma bola foi um gesto substituído pelo levantamento de dossiês mais ou menos pesados. Dá para manter a forma de braços, pelo menos. Cabe-lhe representar o clube em reuniões com a UEFA, por exemplo, numa nova estratégia de imagem, usando a experiência própria de quem andou nos relvados e sabe o que o futebol precisa. "Está a correr bem, a adaptação tem sido boa. Estou a gostar, apesar de ser muito diferente daquilo que fazia. Como tudo na vida, a adaptação tem que ser rápida e temos de mudar os pensamentos", confessou Vítor Baía. Depois da estreia no Mónaco, para o sorteio da Liga dos Campeões, de facto, e com fato e gravata, Baía teve na semana passada o primeiro grande tes

El técnico de la selección de Bolivia, Edwin "Platini" Sánchez, aseguró hoy que Perú tiene jugadores de gran nivel que le permitirán luchar las eliminatorias con miras al Mundial Sudáfrica 2010.Perú derrotó anoche a Bolivia por 2-0 en cotejo amistoso previo a las eliminatorias. Los tanto fueron marcados por Juan Manuel Vargas del Catania de Italia y Paolo Guerrero del Hamburgo alemán."Mientras que Perú tiene grandes jugadores, Bolivia deberá seguir trabajando para llegar en buena forma a las próximas eliminatorias buscando un cupo al mundial", declaró Sánchez a la prensa.Este partido le sirvió al técnico Sánchez para corregir errores en la línea defensiva previo a su debut ante Uruguay el próximo 13 de octubre."Hemos cometido muchas fallas, en la defensa y en el arco, a pesar que el golero Hugo Suárez intentó mostrar seguridad", dijo el estratega boliviano al diario el Deber de Santa Cruz.Comentó que la defensa estuvo desatenta, especialmente Hoyos y Álvarez, qu

The French president of UEFA, Michel Platini, has been told in no uncertain terms by two of England’s most successful clubs, Liverpool and Manchester United, that he can take his plan to allow automatic entry by the winners of domestic cup competitions, like the FA Cup, into the Champions League, and shove it. Liverpool and Manchester United have formally declared their opposition to UEFA president Michel Platini’s plans for domestic cup winners to qualify for the Champions League. The English clubs were the most outspoken opponents to the proposals among the 102 members of the European Club Forum who met in Nyon, Switzerland, on Tuesday. [from ESPN Soccernet] Wow, imagine …. Everton, winners in 1995, playing in the Champions League. Muahahahaha!!! That’s so funny, it hurts!! In other news, Alex Furguhson, perpetual gum-chewing boss of ManUre, was allegedly attacked at a London train station. Fergie, however, was only slightly injured. Becks must be going, &l

- Former Chelsea left-back, Graeme Le Saux, has revealed that David Beckham once called him a 'f**king poof' on the pitch. The 38-year-old former England international is not gay though, he's just 'different', so why is he coming out with this now? Oh, it's because he has a serialized autobiography set to be released soon. Well, that's one way to get some attention.- According to this Reuters India article, Jose Mourinho was quoted by a Canadian Italian language daily as coming out in support of Platini's Domestic Cup Champions League proposal. Let's see that's India via Canada by Italian from English or is it Portuguese? Ever play telephone as a kid? Anyhow, even if he does support it, you'd figure they'd get a more direct source.- Raging wilderness fires are beginning to take it's toll on soccer matches across California. Fixtures from Merced County to Visalia have been canceled due to poor air quality. Now that's got to suck. The only time a match was ever cancel

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The usual media speculation is filling the back pages and airwaves over recent days with The Sun Says So It Must Be True claiming the Club are worried AW is off to Madrid despite all those ‘close’ to him indicating the contrary and that Bernd Schuster has been heavily linked with the role since Christmas. Freddie says he’s staying until he finishes playing; his contract is up in two years time so he will be on the rolling one year contracts if Arsenal still use them at that point considering that they breach the Age Discrimination Laws or retiring at the age of 32. Obefami Martins is being moved to the Club by the media and Fat Sam is increasing that media move with his comments. In this instance, you can have sympathy with the Newcastle fans having been through the same sort of crap with Henry. Personally, whilst he may be a good player, he will be out of circulation for up to six weeks in the Winter so is he the correct solution? And everyone is getting excited beca

Platini elected Uefa president; Former France captain Michel Platini has been elected as Uefa's new president, ahead of rival Lennart Johansson after a vote in Dusseldorf. Platini, who has... This is the summary only, please visit my website to check all my videos.

“He is a very intelligent man and he loves football” . The latter is not in doubt, someone capable of producing such sublime skill on the pitch must be in love with the game of football; what had not necessarily been seen in the wider audience was the former. Any doubts in that respect should be dispelled by his proposed change to the Champions League. The more you look at it, the more you have to admire the politics behind it. In the first instance, he is saying to the smaller nations that their Champions should be respected for their achievements and not shunted into the UEFA Cup just so that the fourth best team in England, Italy or Spain can add a few more notes to their increasing piles. Where Platini has really put the political boot in though is to open up another argument with the G-14 clubs. His manifesto is another attack at the clubs, looking to weaken their increading stranglehold on football. By attempting to marginalise the big clubs to the small, he is hoping

Foi com alguma surpresa , que o francês Michel Platini , venceu as eleições para a presidência da UEFA e afastou Lennart Johansson do cargo , que dominou nos últimos 17 anos . Para poder ascender ao topo máximo do futebol europeu , Platini , de 51 anos, sujeitou-se à eleição dos representantes das 52 federações filiadas e venceu com 27 votos a favor , contra os 23 , de Lennart Johansson,