William Gaillard
William Gaillard
William Gaillard is the director of communications and public affairs for the Union of European Football Associations. He is also the Senior Advisor to the President of UEFA Michel Platini...
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I hope Rio Ferdinand plays for a long time but I truly believe, before his career is over, we will have dealt with this problem. I think UEFA has been relentless in its fight against racism.
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Everyone saw that everyone was looking at the penalty spot before taking the kicks,
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the best line of defense is on the ground ... and once a dangerous person is on board, it's already a defeat in itself.
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It's very sad but it has nothing to do with violence between fans.
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The issue of competitive balance is of course important in any sport and it is an issue for concern,
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They were basically using lies as a pre-match tactic. They were trying to qualify for the next round by putting pressure on referees and officials through false statements. They were ready to use disloyal methods and, frankly, this is totally and completely unacceptable.
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Every year we have some players who can't make it, so it really wasn't a problem.
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We cannot talk about any punishment until we have the results of the B test.
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This 'no dissent' line was what we agreed in Manchester and is what will see in the Champions League this year,
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Racism is a fundamental problem within society. And football can set a positive example for young people and for the future. As a fan of football, I am ashamed to see racist conduct when I watch games.
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I am afraid that a lot of technicians all over Europe will start digging for pictures that might change the outcome of a game.
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It's a tradition in football that once a player has been sanctioned or fined they then start afresh with a clean sheet and from our point of view we adhere to that idea.
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They (executive committee) felt it was the best and wisest, and I felt that way too. The rules said that no association could have five clubs in the Champions League. The decision that has been taken today is exceptional.
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It's obvious that our first reaction was of solidarity and compassion,