In an interview via Skype granted to the German public channel ZDF, Alexander Ceferin expressed his intentions regarding the dates to be defined so that the Champions League and the Europa League can compete until their end in the coming weeks. “July and August seem to me to be a favorable period to complete our European competitions, explained the UEFA president. On the other hand, finishing these two competitions in September and October would undoubtedly be too late. “
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Strong criticism of the Belgian Federation
Ceferin continued: “Games behind closed doors or with supporters is not the same thing at all, but it is always better behind closed doors and in front of the television than nothing at all. This is what people want, it would bring them in this complicated period a positive energy. “
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The successor of Michel Platini at the head of the European Confederation also returned to the Belgian Federation’s plan to immediately end its Championship by issuing virulent criticism. “Solidarity is not about making a decision without consulting with others. We cannot ask for help and then decide for ourselves as it suits us. I must admit that the Belgians and some others who are thinking of the same outcome may not be able to take part in the European Cups next season. “
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“If policies prevent us from replaying, we will have no choice but to end this season”
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“This health situation is unprecedented, it is a special situation which must lead us to be as flexible as possible with regard to the dates and times of the matches. If the crisis were to calm down, we could start playing again sooner ”, also assured Ceferin who ended his intervention by mentioning the formats on which UEFA is working in order to go after continental competitions: “A single match for the quarter and semi-finals is a possibility on neutral ground. Organizing a “final four” or a “final eight” is for the moment neither more nor less than an option. If policies prevent us from replaying, we will have no choice but to end this season. “
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He also revealed that UEFA “Will leave financial fair play aside for a while, knowing that all clubs can no longer abide by its rules since the start of this pandemic. “
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