The UEFA president: “Enough words, now actions are needed. But I’m not worried about Euro 2032”. And he returns to talk about Superlega
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin does not use words. In an exclusive interview with SportMediaset the Slovenian manager a budget of European football, between the satisfaction for the new formats of competitions and the harsh criticisms moved to Italian infrastructures, which he, by far among the worst of the large countries. However, a situation that does not worry Nyon’s number one in view of the 2032 European Championships.
“Italy, awakened”
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The lunge of Ceferin arrives clear and without maximum terms: “Italian football infrastructures are a shame. Among the big countries, Italy has far the worst stages. To be honest, they are a bit tired of these Italian discussions on infrastructure, because everything we see are only words. I hope Italy does something. The clubs need support from the institutions, from the Municipalities and also from private investors. bad ”.
New Champions League satisfaction
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Among the themes addressed by Ceferin, the debut of the new Champions League format, which replaced the traditional group phase with a unique ranking system: “I am more than satisfied. It has been a spectacular season, with incredible games and noble teams at risk until the last”. A strong endorsement, strengthened by the presence of high -level teams in the final stages: “We think of the PSG, now in the semifinal: if he had lost one or two games, he would have come out”. And there is also room for a comment on Inzaghi’s Inter: “A great season. Expert team, excellent coach, excellent tactical organization. I don’t want to unbalance myself, but I don’t surprise me to see her on”.
world doubts for clubs
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On the new Club World Cup wanted by FIFA, which will begin on June 15 in the United States, Ceferin remains cautious: “It is early to judge, the tournament has not yet started. But we are at the limit. The players complain about the number of games, and they are right. The calendar is saturated”. A reflection that also touches an economic theme: “Clubs want more races to increase revenues, but at the same time players risk accidents. It is a paradox: if the companies were more economically sustainable, they would not need to squeeze so much roses so much”.
Chapter Var
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Ceferin does not hide his dissatisfaction with the current use of technology on the field: “I often complain about the Var. It is a useful, but perfectible tool. The rules must be respected, but it serves clarity”. And on the hand of hand: “Nobody knows exactly what it is or not. It is a gray area that confuses fans, referees and players. We have to work on it”.
superleg
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A passage on the SuperLega is inevitable, wrecked also for the popular opposition: “The fans – together with the players – are the real protagonists of football. Not managers or referees. Their voice was decisive to stop a project that went against the principles of sport. We respect the fans: we have an agreement with their organizations to involve them as much as possible”. A thought also to Italian supporters: “I love them, because for them football is everything. But during the SuperLega affair, they were more silent than the British. However, respect them deeply”.
Euro 2032
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Despite the situation of the stadiums, Ceferin does not lose confidence in view of the 2032 European Championships, which Italy will host together with Turkey: “I am not yet worried. I think that the government has finally understood that it has to do something. And I have total confidence in Gabriele Gravina, who is my first vice -president. He will do everything possible to fill the gap. I am sure that Italy will host the European of 2032”.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
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