1.02 1 European/South American Cup 04 Campaigning against racism 08 uefa.com goes multilingual 12 Inauguration in São Tomé 14 no 08 – 2002 november COVER IN THIS ISSUE uefa.com 12 Arsenal’s Sol Campbell, rises above his team- UEFA activities mate Pascal Cygan and Borussia Dortmund’s Disciplinary workshop 03 Jan Koller. He is one of the countless coloured and competitions 15 footballers whose talents are invaluable Duel of the centenarians 04 News from to European teams. Regrettably, they are still the target of racist insults and behaviour, EURO 2008 bids 07 member associations 17 against which UEFA is taking a hard line. Campaigning against racism 08 Announcements 23 PHOTO: BONGARTS links editorialto be fostered When two parties do not speak the same language, it is highly likely that both will remain firmly rooted to their positions, each accusing the other of not understanding. Not so long ago the European Union seemed to consider professional football as a purely economic activity. UEFA, on the other hand, with a greater focus on the sporting aspects and the unity of football, strongly opposed football yielding absolutely to economic laws, particularly since only a minority of its member associations were based within the EU area. At the end of 1995, the Bosman ruling and the new situation and consequences that it brought about in the world of European professional football acted as a catalyst on both sides and has resulted in the dialogue being stepped up. In addition to improved contact, a variety of individual cases, including international transfers and UEFA Champions League TV rights, alongside the provisions of the EU’s Nice Declaration, have helped lay down solid foundations for partnership based on mutual understanding and trust. Now, as the EU prepares to extend its borders by welcoming ten or so new members, Football UEFA can and wants to be a useful partner in Eastern Europe by sharing its experience of integrating new members within our (Victor Skripnik, Ukraine) own ranks. When the Soviet Union broke up and a number of national has benefited football associations became independent bodies, UEFA did its utmost from the assistance to help them fit into the European football family as quickly as possible, of the EEAB to find its notably by offering them the support of its East European Assistance place in the European Bureau (EEAB)). UEFA has also pursued this integration policy in other areas, football for example by contributing, via its charity portfolio, to understanding family. between ethnic groups in the Balkan States by financially assisting the Danish Open Fun Football Schools Project. If this new partnership with the EU is to be effective, not only is it necessary to cultivate relations, as we have just done by meeting sports ministers and other EU figures in Copenhagen on the eve of the European Sports Forum, but we also need to convince the European political authorities that sport needs a solid legal base within the EU if long-term development is to be secured. Our aim is, and remains, an EU Sports Protocol with the right balance of rights and responsabilities for sports governing bodies. Gerhard Aigner Chief Executive BONGARTS we care about football 02 uefadirect 11.02 workshopfor the disciplinary in Nyon bodies Representatives of UEFA’s disciplinary bodies. ON 4 AND 5 NOVEMBER, THE MEMBERS OF UEFA’S DISCIPLINARY BODIES dents in Europe’s football grounds (APPEALS BODY, CONTROL & DISCIPLINARY BODY AND DISCIPLINARY INSPECTORS) and expressed themselves in favour of strict but fair practice by the GATHERED IN NYON FOR THE FIRST DISCIPLINARY WORKSHOP. disciplinary authorities, who should take the circumstances of each The purpose of the event these issues was also explained. particular case into consideration. was twofold: to familiarise the new In his opening address, UEFA Chief members with UEFA’s disciplinary Executive Gerhard Aigner underlined law and procedures, and to discuss the importance of independent, fair current disciplinary questions and and transparent sports jurisdiction problems and consider ways of solv- for the credibility of a sports organi- ing them. sation. In the many group discus- Disciplinary experts from sions, the members of the discipli- different UEFA member associations nary bodies agreed unanimously made presentations on topics that the concept of unsporting including the strict liability of clubs, behaviour should be interpreted the punishment of unsporting broadly. behaviour by players on the field, Proceeding from the impor- and the disciplinary treatment of tance of the liability of the associa- racist incidents. tions and clubs for the behaviour The current practice of of their supporters, the participants PHOTOS: UEFA-HIGUERAS PHOTOS: UEFA’s disciplinary bodies regarding discussed the problem of racist inci- The Control & Disciplinary Body. Samuel Borussia Kuffour’s goal Dortmund’s with which win over Bayern Munich Cruzeiro beat Boca in 1997. Juniors last year. AFP European/South duelAmerican of the centenarians Cup THE EUROPEAN CHAMPION CLUBS’ CUP WAS ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY ESTABLISHED WHEN THE IDEA EMERGED FROM URUGUAY OF CREATING A SIMILAR COMPETITION FOR SOUTH AMERICA, THE WINNERS OF WHICH WOULD TAKE ON THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS TO DETERMINE THE “WORLD’S TOP CLUB”. Hence, in 1960, the Copa Liber- AC Milan became the first club to win tadores, the South American equivalent on the away goals rule, which had AFP of the Champion Clubs’ Cup, was only just been introduced. Two trophies for the winners: the European/South born, and along with it, the Interconti- However, removing the option American Cup (left) and the Toyota Cup. nental Cup. In its first 17 seasons, the of the third game did not completely Cup was won over two legs in which, solve the calendar problem. Further- in the early years, goal difference was more, European/South American Cup irrelevant. If the points were equally matches were often played in an over- shared, the two clubs played a third heated atmosphere in which fair play match a few days after the second and was virtually thrown out of the win- on the same continent, clearly favouring dow. “They stopped at nothing to the home team. This extra match had ensure victory,” wrote the reporter to be played on four separate occasions from the French newspaper L’Equipe and, every time, the home team lifted after the crunch match between the trophy (Peñarol in 1961, Santos Santos and AC Milan in 1963. On two in 1963, Internazionale in 1964 and occasions (1975 and 1978), the com- AFP AC Milan (former captain Franco Baresi, left) Racing Buenos Aires in 1967). In 1969, petition was simply not held. Five have been regular participants in the competition. times, the European champions gave up their place to the losing finalist (Ajax were replaced by Panathinaikos in 1971 and by Juventus in 1973, Bayern Munich gave their place to Atletico Madrid in 1974, Borussia Moenchengladbach replaced Two wins for Real Madrid, Liverpool in 1977 and Malmö took including against Vasco da Gama Nottingham Forest’s place in 1979). in 1998. Two trophies for a one-off match All this meant that coverage of the competition was fairly limited. New momentum came in 1980, when EMPICS it was decided that the European/ 04 uefadirect 11.02 Real Madrid vs Vasco da Gama in 1998. AFP AFP AFP South American Cup should be played fifth World Cup at the beginning of July. as a single match on neutral territory. Another innovation this year is that, Paradoxically, by relinquishing one if the score is level after 90 minutes, game, the event gained an additional an initial period of 15 minutes of extra trophy and a second title. The spon- time will be played. If the teams are still sor’s name was used as well as the level after that, a second 15-minutes Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors, official title, and the Toyota Cup was period will be played. If there are still last year’s tie. awarded to the winners in addition to no winners after the second period the Intercontinental Cup trophy. of extra time, a penalty shoot-out will BEVILACQUA In the first match, played in determine who lifts the trophies. Since Tokyo on 11 February 1981, Nottingham these games are refereed alternately in 1998. Of the European clubs, Forest lost 1-0 to Nacional Montevideo. by officials from Europe and South only AC Milan have a better record, Ever since, the game has always been America, this year’s match will be offici- with three wins in six attempts. played at the national stadium in Tokyo ated by Brazilian Carlos Simon. The Uruguayan clubs Peñarol and towards the end of November or early The match on 3 December will Nacional Montevideo share Milan’s December. However, this year’s match be Real Madrid’s fifth appearance record number of victories, while (the forty-first) will be held at the Yoko- in a competition it won in the Cup’s Independiente of Argentina jointly hama stadium, where Brazil lifted their inaugural year (1960) and again hold the record of six appearances. Manchester United block the shot of Alex (Palmeiras, Brazil) and won the cup match 1-0 in 1999. AFP Olimpia David Beckham An opportunity captain signs autographs for Japanese Julio Cesar as Manchester football fans Enciso United step to see stars like lifts the Copa off the plane Luis Figo Libertadores. in Japan. (Real Madrid, 2000) in action. AFP AFP Madrid’s opponents, Olimpia, leg 2-1 in Brazil, but had to win will be playing for the European/South a penalty shoot-out to lift the trophy. American Cup for the third time and Olimpia are coached by Nery contesting the Toyota Cup for the sec- Alberto Pumpido, a former goalkeeper ond time.