Platini Lauds Barcelona's Football Philosophy
In statements unlikely to go down well with Manchester United fans, the UEFA president has lavished praise upon the Blaugrana,
20 May 2009 01:46:53

Michel Platini has sung the praises of Champions League finalists Barcelona ahead of the title decider in Rome on May 27.

Speaking to the newspaper El Mundo, Platini said, "Barcelona represents my philosophy, not just in their style of play, but how they form their footballers.

"I believe players should be protected until they are 18, more for moral reasons than economic ones."

The UEFA president then emphasised his love of Barca's footballing style, continuing, "They embody the ideals of Spanish football, which represents technique, an easy and open style of play.

"It seduces me."

Finally, Platini talked about some of Barca's star players: "Xavi is very good, the best player of EURO 2008, and so is Iniesta.

"Even players like Eto'o, Henry or Keita have all adapted brilliantly to their system.

eyonigger:

this thread will only bring about the same old conspi_theory. Bull crap. Nigerian Chelsea fans are as myopic as the British media.

dayokanu:

What more can you expect from EPL fans Most of them are myopic.

The IQ requirement to become a fan is very low

FBS:

I take it that the 2 of you are the most intelligent guys right? shame that you feel so 'cos in actual sense that is the beginning of stupidity.
Pray tell us the IQ requirement to become a BundesLiga or La Liga fan? Why must you 2 talk through your anus? pathetic bunch.

@eyeonigger: Nigerian Chelsea fan I don't get it. Are they any different from others?

eyonigger:

You are not matured. All sorts of those vulgar words aint needed for a response based on the contents of my message. Anyway I need not to argue with touts.

eyonigger:

this thread will only bring about the same old conspi_theory. Bull crap. Nigerian Chelsea fans are as myopic as the British media.

Dr Kitaun:

BUT ONLY A FOOL WOULD RECOGNISE THE SPANISH LEAGUE AHEAD OF A LEAGUE FINAL THAT INVOLVES A SPANISH SIDE AND ANOTHER CLUB FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY, sounds like PURE UNADULTERATED PREJUDICE

FBS:

sometimes me feels you are suffering from dementia. The likes of you make Barca look bad.

Why are you acting like a learned fellow when all you are is norin but a drunk? You insult people at will but damn painful to you when insulted. You insulted millions of "Nigerian" chelsea lovers simply because they recognise the EPL as the better league. You ever heard me say Barca fans are myopic in thinking? Dont insult people if you dont want to be insulted. simple.
In your childish mind, does this sound like a compliment?
I simply said Platini should keep quiet. He has no business commending either of the teams/leagues at this stage.
Just like Dr Kit said:
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dayokanu:

Positives about EPL? Ok provides a comic relief watching 20 players running without any technique and skills

Comical goalkeeping David James, Scott Carson

Atrocious defending Titus Bramble, Silvestre

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okotie800:

It is not a matter of him being a barcelona fan.As the uefa president,he should not be seen as being biased.He holds an office that does not give room for such comments.He has continually said that he hates the english football.Dont u think that it may lead to conflict with the english fa.He should be careful cuz one of these days he may say that he loved what happened in the stamford bridge and that will be the end of him.U can reach me at ordinaryman3000@yahoo.com
Urs sincerely

lundyx:

The editor has well said from inception: "[b]In statements unlikely to go down well with [s]Manchester United fans