Big three face European blow

20 oktober 2006, 20:00

Koen Freriks

England, Spain and Italy would face losing a Champions League spot if Michel Platini wins the race to become president of UEFA.

The three-times former European footballer of the year, whois challenging the present incumbent, Lennart Johansson, to become the next UEFA president, believes no country should have more than three representatives in Europe's premier club competition.

"Four clubs are too many," said Platini on Friday at the launch of his media campaign to become the next leader of European football after years at the top table of both UEFA and FIFA. "For everybody - for the country itself, the fans and for the TV rights. Three should be the absolute limit."