Football Shorts - Episode 120 UEFA CHIEF OUTSPOKEN

UEFA President Michel Platini delivered a speech at the Council of Europe, emphasizing the need to resist the excessive commercialization of sports. He highlighted the importance of the European sports model, which is based on financial solidarity and openness of competition. Platini expressed concerns about the growing corporate interests in sports, which he believes favor the wealthy over regular enthusiasts. He also stressed the need to protect social and cultural values from negative influences and committed to promoting tolerance, education, and civic responsibility during his remaining tenure as UEFA President.

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