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| David Beckham wanted to spend whole career at Manchester United David Beckham admits decision to leave Manchester United not his as he prepares to face old club for the first time with Milan. telegraph.co.uk |
DaMarcus Beasley sends SPL title warning to Celtic manager Tony Mowbray Rangers midfielder says they can claim back-to-back championships. telegraph.co.uk |
Platini to decide on Uefa future before World Cup • Michel Platini to decide on future before the World Cup• Uefa president says using video evidence 'would kill football'The Uefa president, Michel Platini, will make a decision about his future before the World Cup in South Africa this summer. Platini, who became president of European football's ruling body four years ago, must decide whether he will stand for re-election in March 2011 for another four years in the post."Possibly, maybe, I don't know," the 54-year-old Frenchman told France Football magazine when asked if he would be a candidate. "I haven't thought about it. I have the feeling I was elected yesterday." Asked if he would make up his mind before the World Cup, he replied: "Yes".According to Reuters, the former France playmaker also repeated that he was against the introduction of video technology, adding that the only way to improve refereeing was to increase the number of officials. "The debate is whether we increase the number of referees," he said. "We're making a test at the moment [with two more referees in Europa League games]. If I have the agreement of the International Board, I will introduce five referees in Champions League matches straight away and also for Euro [2012] qualifying."Asked if Thierry Henry's infamous handball that helped France qualify for the World Cup had changed his views about video, Platini said: "If Thierry Henry is a cheat, we are all cheats. We have to protect football and I don't think new technologies have anything to do in football."To be more popular in France, I could say I'm in favour of video but I don't believe in it at all. Video would kill football."UefaMarcus Christensonguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Boca Juniors coach Alfio Basile quits Alfio Basile has quit as coach of Boca Juniors after a demoralizing loss to rival River Plate capped six months without a title victory. cbc.ca |
Blackburn Rovers v Wigan Athletic: match preview Read a full match preview of the Premier League game between Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic at Ewood Park on Wedneday Jan 27 2010, kick-off 20.00 GMT. telegraph.co.uk |