No. 41 – September 2005 the leagues League revenue for UEFA Champions women’s title Russia winfirst Championship in themen’sUnder-19 triumph in theRegions’ Cup Spanish victory the leagues League revenue for UEFA Champions women’s title Russia winfirst Championship in themen’sUnder-19 France triumph in theRegions’ Cup Spanish victory 9.05 03 08 06 03 08 06 12 12 COVER IN THIS ISSUE Interview with Pierre Delaunay 10 The UEFA Intertoto Cup reaches its Basque Country wins the UEFA UEFA Champions League conclusion in August. Olympique revenue for the leagues 12 de Marseille (Sabri Lamouchi, Regions’ Cup 03 in foreground) qualified for one New-look Meridian Project 13 of the final matches at the expense Under-19 titles for France (men) of SS Lazio (Paolo di Canio). and Russia (women) 06 News from member associations 17 PHOTO: FLASH PRESS

Respect for referees:Editorial a vital issue

Mini-pitches, which originated in northern before being introduced throughout the rest of the continent during UEFA’s Golden Jubilee year, are a welcome and effective response to the disappearance of open spaces in built-up areas and, in theory, give everyone the opportunity to play football – and other games – in a secure, purpose-built environment. In common with all grassroots players, those who play football on mini-pitches dream of emulating their heroes, even though they know that they will not all become another Zidane or Ronaldinho, or even make it to the professional grade. Similarly, the professionals could look to mini-pitch football to remember what football is really all about and to rekindle the enthusiasm that drove them when they still played at that level, where everybody knows that the game is meaningless if it is not played by the rules, despite there being no referee on the field. Therefore, the rules are respected, for pragmatic reasons more than anything else, and though disputes are bound to arise from time to time, they are soon resolved so that the game can continue. Professional football is lucky to have not only one referee but a whole team of referees to oversee a match. In addition, all those referees undergo specific, rigorous training to ensure that they are as fit as possible to officiate and that matches are played according to the Laws of the Game. It is totally unacceptable that some players defy the spirit of the game by treating the referee as a judge who can be influenced by protest or deceit. The one or two cases that have tainted refereeing recently are rare exceptions and in no way should they be allowed to call the integrity of the referee into question. Respecting the referee and his decisions is crucial for football, and the professionals, as well as their coaches and officials, need to realise that they have an example to set in this regard.

Lars-Christer Olsson Chief Executive

The idea of mini-pitches is to give everyone the possibility

to enjoy playing football. IRISH FA we care about football

02 uefadirect 9.05 4th UEFA Regions’ Cup 2004/05 A spirit of fair play UEFA

SOME 27 YEARS AFTER ORGANISING THE 29TH INTERNATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT, was used in particular to complete the preparatory work, set up the tourna- POLAND PROVIDED THE SETTING FOR THE FINAL ROUND OF ANOTHER UEFA COMPETITION. ment headquarters, revisit all match stadiums and training grounds, finalise The Regions’ Cup is now the Cup final round is the crowning the room allocations, menu plan only UEFA representative competition moment for European amateur foot- and meeting facilities with the hotel, where the hosts of the final round do ball, offering purely amateur players and prepare the welcome procedure not qualify automatically but the opportunity to fulfil their both for the delegations and for must do so through their per- often lifelong dream of com- the official representatives from UEFA. formances on the field of play. peting on the international After their remarkable results in stage. Friendship, the exchange Saturday, 2 July the intermediary round, Poland of cultural and sporting values The and the Malopolska region and, of course, fair play remain Amateurs and Vasca arrived in the applied to stage the final round the raison d’être of the competi- late afternoon on Friday by plane. of the fourth edition of this European tion for all participants. The other six participants, travelling in amateur football championship. In The following account aims to their own coaches, arrived on Satur- December 2004, just seven months capture the special atmosphere of day. For some, it was a journey of over before the final tournament, the UEFA this competition. 2,000 km to Krakow. The teams used Executive Committee entrusted the this first day at the tournament venue Polish Football Association and its Wednesday, 29 June – to settle in, hold training sessions regional counterpart with the organi- Friday, 1 July and prepare for the following day’s sation of this event. The majority of the UEFA staff matches. It was a warm atmosphere at From January 2005, the Polish representatives arrived in Krakow on the hotel in the evening and it was FA, the Malopolska regional associa- Wednesday and were welcomed by clear that everybody was desperately tion and UEFA worked hard to prepare the local organising committee. The waiting for the referee’s whistle to get for this tournament. The Regions’ period before the arrival of the teams the tournament started.

03 Bulgarian Alain Arroyo Kiril Hristov scores the (left) attempts winning goal in to steal the final. the ball from Spaniard Lander Urigüen in the final.

Sunday, 3 July ment hosts Malopolska. Once again, nament remained excellent. The A warm, sunny day was the almost 3,000 spectators came to teams carried on with their planned ideal setting for the teams to get into watch the elite of European amateur training sessions and continued action. Proszowice, Zabierzow, Brzesko football, making plenty of noise and their excursions to the many and Wolbrom hosted the eight teams creating a wonderful atmosphere. visitor attractions to be found in in their stadiums. The four matches With its second victory in the Malopolska region. produced victories for Vasca and Group B, Spanish team Vasca booked The highlight of today’s South-West Region-Sofia, giving them their place in the final. In the activities was the first-ever coaching the lead in their respective groups, evening, the tournament hotel was round table organised for this com- plus two draws and 13 goals. A total of alive with Basque songs and dances. petition, which was chaired by Jim 2,900 enthusiastic spectators attended In Group A, two teams – South- Boyce, UEFA Youth & Amateur Foot- these matches, creating a colourful, West Region-Sofia and Central ball Committee chairman, and Jozef friendly atmosphere at the grounds. Slovakia – still had a chance to qual- Venglos, vice-chairman of UEFA’s ify for the final. Technical Development Committee. Monday, 4 July The four matches played All the coaches were grateful to UEFA After their long journeys on today produced another 19 goals, for organising this competition for Friday and Saturday and the closely perhaps a sign of some fatigue Europe’s amateur players, agreeing contested matches on Sunday, all the starting to set in. unanimously that it gives the ama- participants were grateful for a rest teurs a new objective and encourages day. A few delegations took the Wednesday, 6 July them to remain within the football opportunity to go sightseeing in the The rain started to fall, pro- family. The coaches made the charming city of Krakow. viding welcome relief for the grounds following comments and proposals: The local organising com- that had suffered from the heat mittee and the UEFA Administration at the beginning of the tournament. ■ excellent organisation of continued their close cooperation, Despite this rather abrupt weather this final round by the Polish and ensuring that any technical hitches change, the atmosphere at the tour- Malopolska FAs; from the first match day were immedi- ately remedied. Results

Tuesday, 5 July Group A Replacing Zabierzow as a match 3.7 Zabierzow South-West Region-Sofia – Brno 3-1 (1-1) venue, Libiaz welcomed the tourna- 3.7 Brzesko Malopolska – Central Slovakia 1-1 (1-1) 5.7 Proszowice Central Slovakia – Brno 6-0 (2-0) 5.7 Libiaz Malopolska – South-West Region-Sofia 0-4 (0-0) 7.7 Zabierzow Central Slovakia – South-West Region-Sofia 2-2 (0-0) 7.7 Wolbrom Brno – Malopolska 1-3 (1-1) 1. South-West Region-Sofia (BUL) 3210937 2. Central Slovakia (SVK) 3120935 3. Malopolska (POL) 3111464 4. Brno (CZE) 30032120

Group B 3.7 Proszowice Dacia – Republic of Ireland 1-1 (1-1) 3.7 Wolbrom Vasca – Kahovka-Kzeso 4-1 (2-0) 5.7 Brzesko Republic of Ireland – Kahovka-Kzeso 2-4 (2-0) 5.7 Wolbrom Dacia – Vasca 1-2 (0-1) 7.7 Brzesko Republic of Ireland – Vasca 3-1 (2-1) 7.7 Libiaz Kahovka-Kzeso – Dacia 3-1 (1-0) 1. Vasca (ESP) 3201756 2. Kahovka-Kzeso (UKR) 3201876 3. Republic of Ireland (IRL) 3111664 4. Dacia (ROU) 3012361

Final 9.7 Proszowice South-West Region-Sofia – Vasca 0-1

Malopolska won the fair play competition.

04 uefadirect 9.05 Jaroslav Sidlo The matches of Central attracted Slovakia (left) good crowds. against Piotr Stawarczyk from Poland.

■ 20 instead of 18 players per team The local organising com- The official part of the tour- for future final rounds; mittee and UEFA celebrated their nament was concluded with a final six-month cooperation with a dinner at the Proszowice stadium, ■ stricter controls regarding the joint visit to the famous Wieliczce but Vasca’s celebrations continued eligibility of players in order salt mine. in the beautiful town of Krakow to ensure that only “genuine” The two finalists recharged and at tournament headquarters amateur players take part in the their batteries with recreational until their departure. UEFA Regions’ Cup. It is proposed activities and prepared for the that for future final rounds following day’s final with a light Sunday, 10 July the national associations must training session. The packing up and disman- submit details of each selected tling of the host’s and UEFA’s player’s footballing career; Saturday, 9 July offices were the main tasks on this ■ high-level refereeing; It started to rain in mid- final morning in Krakow. morning and the hosts feared the The farewell ceremony con- ■ profile of the competition to be worst. But happily the weather gods ducted by staff of the host associa- raised through increased promo- continued to smile on the tournament tion and UEFA was accompanied by tional activities. and the rain stopped in good time traditional Basque songs, which for the kick-off, the stage thus continued throughout the morning Thursday, 7 July perfectly set for this final match of and ended only at Krakow airport. The focus of the last day of UEFA’s blue riband amateur event. All participants once again group matches was the decisive game In front of 1,300 spectators in the wish to convey their sincere thanks in Group A between Central Slovakia Proszowice stadium, Vasca emerged to the Polish FA and the Malopolska and South-West Region-Sofia. This with a 1-0 victory over South-West regional football association for match indeed proved to be the sport- Region-Sofia. This was the culmina- a superbly organised tournament. ing highlight of the tournament, filled tion of an impressive run of success: In conclusion, this fourth with suspense until the final whistle. apart from winning their domestic UEFA Regions’ Cup saw excellent Dominating their opponents and qualifying tournament and intermedi- behaviour from the teams on and holding a deserved 2-1 lead with ary round Group 1 in France, Vasca off the field, with sporting attitudes, almost 86 minutes gone, the Slovak could also boast – apart from a soli- good discipline and fair play team was doubtless looking ahead tary defeat on the previous Thursday enhancing the key components to the final against Vasca. However, against Republic of Ireland Amateur – of the competition – namely, despite playing with ten men, Sofia a two-year unbeaten sequence in mutual respect, fun, friendship and equalised and, with the scoreline national and international competition. the exchange of cultural values. staying that way until the end, it was the Bulgarians who were through to the final. In the evening, the traditional farewell activities were held, including the presentation of medals to the group runners-up – Central Slovakia and Kahovka-Kzeso – and of com- memorative items to all six eliminated teams. The players used this last evening to celebrate their perform- ances on and off the pitch in their own fashion – a special moment, as in all previous final rounds of the UEFA Regions’ Cup.

Friday, 8 July Following the departure of five teams (the Republic of Ireland delegation extended its stay until PHOTOS: UEFA PHOTOS: Sunday), the hotel seemed almost Jim Boyce presents the fair play prize won by Malopolska to the player Marcin Gawlowicz, deserted. in the presence of the president of the Polish FA, Michal Listkiewicz.

05 ’s Christos ’s Jesper Lisgaras of goalkeeper Mathisen (10) Greece (5) David Martin manages to against the top stops centre the ball, scorer in the Yohan Cabaye despite the tournament, of France efforts of Borko in the final. French de- Veselinovic fender Yassin of Serbia and Moutaouakil. Montenegro. European Under-19

High-class footballChampionship in

IN AN OUTSTANDING TOURNAMENT, FRANCE SECURED THEIR FIFTH EUROPEAN TITLE IN THIS AGE GROUP – AND THE FIRST

SINCE THE UNDER-19 CATEGORY AS SUCH WAS ESTABLISHED – WITH A WELL-DESERVED 3-1 VICTORY OVER ENGLAND IN THE FINAL.

The French triumph in front Jean Gallice's team. “You had to like scoring. Among the French players of 5,000 spectators in a rainy Belfast be impressed by France; they were with their customary flair, the quick, brought the curtain down on the strong, quick, technically fabu- athletic and clinical striker Abdoulaye Under-19 final round held in North- lous.” But Eriksson had every reason Balde with his four goals and mid- ern Ireland, which more than to be optimistic with regard field dynamo Vassiriki Diaby of lived up to people’s high ex- to the future, as Martin AJ Auxerre especially caught the eye. pectations. The competition Hunter's England Under-19 There can be no winners with- provided top-quality football, team had also produced some out losers. The teams that went with exciting games, promising fine displays. home disappointed will certainly have players and superb goals. England had come up included and Serbia and Once again it was against France in the opening Montenegro. Both sides emerged from apparent that France is achiev- game, which ended as a 1-1 the group matches as serious title ing great results in its work to nur- draw. It was already apparent here contenders but came to grief against ture the next generation of foot- that with their straightforward style France and England respectively. ball stars and has an apparently of play and robust attack they would The Serbs, as always technically inexhaustible supply of talent. The be contenders for the title. Striker accomplished, had dominated their “Blues” outclassed their opponents Matthew Fryatt, a strong finisher, group with three wins and in Borko in terms of flair, technical ability and was a constant threat to the opposi- Veselinovic of FK Partizan had not only strength. tion team, as demonstrated especially the outstanding player of the tourna- After watching the final with by his hat-trick against Serbia and ment but also the leading scorer with interest, Sven-Göran Eriksson, Montenegro. With Ryan Jarvis also up five goals. They went into the semi- coach of England’s senior national front and Lee Holmes a live wire on finals against England as favourites team, had only words of praise for the left wing, England always looked but were outwitted by their opponents to lose 1-3.

A promising new generation of French footballers. A crazy game It was perhaps Germany who had the highest hopes of claiming the title, having lost three finals since reunification and hence being hungry for success. Ulli Stielike’s men were strong in one-on-ones, solid in all positions and constantly pressed for- ward under the leadership of midfield general Eugen Polanski. Throughout the group matches the German side was convincing – except for the half hour they "went missing" in prob- ably the craziest game of the tourna- ment against Serbia and Montenegro. An hour into the game, the Germans

06 uefadirect 9.05 Florian Müller An aerial clash The teams of Germany between at Belfast (16) gets England’s City Hall. the better Anthony of Ioannis McMahon (2) Maniatis and Vladimir of Greece. Bogdanovic of Serbia and Montenegro.

Results France – a draw against England would have been enough for the Group A Scandinavian team to progress to the last four. They seemed to be 18.7 Newry Serbia and Montenegro – Germany 4-2 (0-1) 18.7 Belfast Northern Ireland – Greece 0-1 (0-1) well on the way when Hansson 20.7 Lurgan Greece – Germany 0-3 (0-2) gave them a 2-1 lead ten minutes 20.7 Newry Northern Ireland – Serbia and Montenegro 0-1 (0-0) before the end. But two late goals 23.7 Ballymena Germany – Northern Ireland 2-1 (0-0) from the English left the Norwegian 23.7 Belfast Greece – Serbia and Montenegro 0-3 (0-3) dreams in tatters and coach Tor Ole 1. Serbia and Montenegro 3300829 Skullerund desperately disappointed. 2. Germany 3201756 "I can't really believe this has 3. Greece 3102163 4. Northern Ireland 3003140 happened," he said. "It's been a tight group and we could have Group B got through, but the small 18.7 Belfast France – England 1-1 (1-1) margins did not go in our favour.” 18.7 Lurgan Norway – Armenia 2-0 (1-0) In the attacking Karim 20.7 Ballymena Armenia – England 1-1 (0-0) Aoudia, who was dangerous in front 20.7 Belfast Norway – France 1-3 (0-2) of goal, Norway had one of the 23.7 Lurgan Armenia – France 0-1 (0-1) most eyecatching players of the 23.7 Newry England – Norway 3-2 (1-1) tournament. 1. France 3210527 Having seen his team 2. England 3120545 3.Norway 3102563 suffer two 3-0 defeats after beating 4. Armenia 3012141 Northern Ireland 1-0 in the opening match, Greek coach Nikolaos Semi-finals Nioplias had a different reason to 26.7 Lurgan Serbia and Montenegro – England 1-3 (0-1) be disappointed. He bewailed the 26.7 Ballymena France – Germany 3-2 (1-1) fact that not all the players followed the programme of preparations Final and his team’s resulting dip 29.7 Belfast England – France 1-3 (1-0) in performance was bound to be punished at this level. had created a whole host of chances and held a well-deserved 2-0 lead after strikes from Polanski and "lethal weapon" Mustafa Kukukovic. They seemed to have their opponents fully under control before Veselinovic struck back with a brace, Marinkovic netted from long range and Markovski scored in the dying seconds to leave the Germans on the receiving end of a 4-2 scoreline. In the semi-final against France, the Germans were too cautious and allowed the French to dictate the pace of the game. Thanks to two goals from Balde and one from Yohan Cabaye, France finally emerged with a deserved 3-2 victory to book their place in the final. Of the four teams who did not make it to the semi-finals, Norway had particular reason to feel frustrated. After the first two games UEFA PHOTOS: – 2-0 against Armenia and 1-3 against Abdoulaye Balde (11) of France displayed some powerful moves.

07 Morgane Russia’s Elvira Hanna Hovi (5) Courteille Todua makes of Finland of France a decisive and Marie-Laure attempts save in the Delie of France. to squeeze penalty between two shoot-out Finnish in the final. opponents.

Newcomers Armenia and North- coach Mal Donaghy. “If the players can Jim Boyce, chairman of UEFA’s ern Ireland, on the other hand, could take that form into the Under-21s and Youth & Amateur Football Committee be happy at what they achieved, despite beyond, Northern Irish football will be and president of the Northern Ireland an early exit from the competition. The in good shape for the future. I was FA, was delighted with the way tournament hosts lost their three group so proud for the boys. They have been the tournament had gone. He was matches against Serbia and Montenegro, a joy to coach over the past three full of praise for the organisers and Germany and Greece by just a single games.” Armenia too, who were appear- thanked everybody concerned, goal in each case and put in a committed ing for the first time ever in the final in particular the Northern Ireland performance which drew praise from round of a UEFA competition, could authorities, the sponsors and the return home with their heads held high. media. Boyce was also delighted at the Serbia and Montenegro impressed not Samuel Petrosyan's team gathered high standard of football seen in only with their results on the field invaluable experience, hit a high note the final round. “I have no doubts but also with their conduct, which with their 1-1 draw against England and that many of these young players will earned them the fair play trophy. in players such as goalkeeper Edel Bete go straight into their Under-21 They finished the fair play rankings and defenders Mikheil Simonyan and sides and I think that a lot of full on 8.357 points, ahead of France (8.342), Armenia and Norway (8.285). Carl Lombe have a wealth of talent at internationals could come out of this their disposal. tournament.” Women’s Under-19 Championship Russia bide their time

WHEN THEY BEAT FRANCE ON PENALTIES IN THE FINAL OF THE EUROPEAN WOMEN’S UNDER-19

CHAMPIONSHIP, RUSSIA CLOCKED UP A DOUBLE FIRST, WINNING NOT ONLY THEIR FIRST EUROPEAN YOUTH

TITLE BUT ALSO THEIR FIRST WOMEN’S FOOTBALL COMPETITION.

While it was jubilation for the Russians, the tournament did not conclude on a happy note for France, who were favourites to win the final, not only because they had won the title in 2003 but also, in particular, because they had beaten Russia con- vincingly by 4-0 in the group matches leading up to this year’s final. Following that defeat, Russia got back on their feet and went from strength to strength, beating England and then before confirming their top form in the semi-finals by beating other favourites, Germany, three-time winners of the compe- tition and unbeaten until then in the group matches of this tournament, which was staged in Hungary from 20 to 31 July. Karen Espelund (left), chairman of the Women's Football Committee, In the final, Russia twice took

lets the Russians savour their victory. UEFA/THALY PHOTOS: the lead in the second half – after a

08 uefadirect 9.05 The semi-final For Switzerland, between Russia finishing in fifth and Germany. place means a ticket to the world championship.

Results will be perfect showcases for displaying their skills. Hungary Group A wants to assist the development of football in any way it can, at any 20.7 Papa Finland – Switzerland 4-2 (1-0) 20.7 Bük Hungary – Germany 0-2 (0-0) level.” After Imre Bozóky, president 22.7 Papa Hungary – Finland 0-2 (0-1) of the Hungarian football association, 22.7 Bük Germany – Switzerland 5-2 (2-1) had opened the fourth European 25.7 Bük Germany – Finland 3-1 (3-0) Women’s Under-19 Championship 25.7 Zalaegerszeg Switzerland – Hungary 4-1 (2-0) final round with those words, the 1. Germany 33001039 tournament lived up to his expecta- 2. Finland 3201756 tions, attracting sizeable crowds – 3.Switzerland 31028103 4. Hungary 3003180 including 2,100 spectators for the host team’s first match, against Group B Germany, filling the stadiums with a great atmosphere and serving as an 20.7 Andrashida France – Russia 4-0 (3-0) 20.7 Zalaegerszeg Scotland – England 1-3 (0-1) excellent advert for women’s football. 22.7 Andrashida France – Scotland 3-1 (1-1) In addition, the semi-finals and the 22.7 Zalaegerszeg Russia – England 2-1 (1-0) final were shown live on 25.7 Papa England – France 1-1 (1-0) and given live commentary on the 25.7 Andrashida Russia – Scotland 5-0 (2-0) Hungarian radio station Crovinus, 1. France 3210827 which gave an even wider audience 2. Russia 3201756 the opportunity to discover the skills 3. England 3111544 4. Scotland 30032110 of the young women footballers. During the tournament, when Match for fifth place it became the focus of women’s foot- 27.7 Bük Switzerland – England 2-1 (1-1) ball for more than ten days, Hungary put on 16 matches, for which it Semi-finals had made four stadiums available: 28.7 Zalaegerszeg Germany – Russia 1-3 (1-1) Andráshida, built for the occasion 28.7 Zalaegerszeg France – Finland 1-0 (0-0) and providing a very high-quality field of play; Pápa, recently renovated, Final with a capacity for 3,000 spectators; 31.7 Zalaegerszeg Russia – France 2-2* (0-0) Bük, also built for the occasion (it will be the training ground of the club * Russia won on penalties Büki TK); and, finally, Zalaegerszeg, built at the start of the Second World goal-less first half – but were unable were already assured of their place War, which today can accommodate to stop the French from equalising in the world championship long 17,000 spectators and was the venue each time. Extra time produced before the European final tourna- for the final. no goals – even though France came ment, as they are hosting the FIFA Altogether, 44 of UEFA’s very close in stoppage time – and tournament, which gives them 52 member associations took part the match was therefore decided automatic qualification. The remain- in this latest European Women’s by a penalty shoot-out, which ended ing European representative there- Under-19 Championship, the fifth edi- 6-5 in Russia’s favour. It was a bitter fore had to be determined in a tion of which gets under way at the pill for France to swallow, as it play-off between the third-placed end of September. was their first defeat in the champ- teams in each group in Hungary, ionship, having won all six of their and it was Switzerland who earned France top the fair play qualifiers, two of the three group that privilege, beating England 2-1. rankings matches (the other ended in a draw) and the semi-final. A fantastic showcase France completed their remarkable France, along with Finland “It’s a great honour for campaign in the Women’s Under-19 and Germany, the other semi- us to have the opportunity to Championship by earning the fair play trophy, finishing the rankings on 8.614, finalists, will represent Europe in welcome Europe’s best Under-19 ahead of Russia (8.342), Finland (8.276) the next FIFA U-20 Women’s World women players, and we hope that and Germany (8.196). Championship, in 2006. Russia the different Hungarian venues

09 Pierre Delaunay (centre), Henri Delaunay standing beside Prince played a key Rainier, officiates role in the as FFF general secretary creation of the at the presentation European of the Coupe de France Nations’ Cup. to the AS captain in 1960. Pierre Delau A unique witness

CELEBRATIONS HAVE BEEN COMING THICK AND FAST FOR UEFA: AFTER ITS OWN 50TH ANNIVERSARY

AND THE 50TH CHAMPION CLUBS’ CUP/UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL, THE SEASON JUST STARTING WILL COMMEMORATE

50 YEARS OF EUROPE’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS CLUB COMPETITION.

“It’s hard to find the energy “Because of my family’s links ter. “So we now have a Union of for going to football matches now,” with Germany, I had an awareness European Football Associations, says Pierre Delaunay who, though of international relations, and and this is all very well but, in my he might not be present at the crown- my father showed me the way in opinion, it has not yet entirely ing moment of this commemorative the world of football. So I was well fulfilled its objective," wrote his season, the UEFA Champions League prepared for taking on this role." father Henri in France Football Offi- final at the Stade de France in Paris At UEFA, the handover from ciel on 20 September 1955. "It has next May, was one of the prime father to son took place in two stages: become a grouping in the legal movers behind the first edition of the informally at first, since Pierre, with sense but not yet in sporting Champion Clubs’ Cup final in 1956, the agreement of the Executive terms. And yet I’d say that this also held in Paris but at the Parc des Committee, assisted his father Henri sporting aspect is as essential Princes. "Paris was the obvious during his illness and took over his to it as a national competition is to choice for the first final, since the duties on his death in November an association, the South Ameri- competition was created in France, 1955. Then, in Lisbon on 8 June 1956, can Championship is to the South thanks to journalists from L'Equipe." the 2nd Ordinary UEFA Congress offi- American Football Confederation Pierre Delaunay is a unique cially appointed him general secretary. or the World Cup is to FIFA." figure in UEFA's history: he is the only “Above all, UEFA was founded In the same article, Henri general secretary to have also sat to reinforce Europe’s position within Delaunay hailed the birth of the on the Executive Committee, and, FIFA and to create a balance vis-à-vis Champion Clubs’ Cup: “The Euro- what is more, the only one to have the South American Confederation, pean Champion Clubs’ Cup is succeeded his father as general secre- which had already been in existence a wonderful new initiative, but tary, not only at UEFA but also at for nearly 40 years,” he recalls. there is an even greater need for a the French Football Federation (FFF). But this was not the end of the mat- for national teams."

Lack of enthusiasm The idea of a European competition for national sides had already been put to the Vienna

PHOTOS: UEFA-ARCHIVES PHOTOS: Congress in 1955, but without suc- cess. “Maybe it was a lack of preparation which led to this rejec- tion …,” reflected Henri Delaunay, “but in particular it stemmed from the indecisiveness of the national associations because of the many international matches and competitions with neigh- bouring countries in which they A meeting of the UEFA Executive are already taking part." Committee in In 1958, at the Stockholm in August 1960. From left to right: C. Constantaras, P. Delaunay, Congress, enthusiasm was still L. Brunt, A. Pujol, P. Bauwens, not widespread. “Even then, clubs E. Schwartz, S. Rous, J. Crahay, D. Frey, H. Bangerter and L. Rylski.

10 uefadirect 9.05 Pierre Delaunay with Sir George Graham, chairman of the Organising Committee for the European Champion Clubs’ Cup, at the semi-final draw in on 28 February 1957.

The general secretary had to be content with a modest wage (“about 2,000 French francs a month,” nay Delaunay remembers). By 1959, however, the Euro- pean football union had grown up and some considered it was time it had its own headquarters. "A dele- weren’t very keen on releasing in . The Parisian silversmith gation from UEFA, headed by their players,” remembers Pierre Chobillon, who was commissioned Stanley Rous and Peco Bauwens, Delaunay. After the Hungarian Gustav to make the tro- approached me with the proposal to Sebes had presented plans for a phy, reproduced move to Geneva. Talks and nego- European Nations’ Cup, the decision it on the cup, tiations took place, but in the end was postponed until the afternoon on the opposite I declined.” of that day. Firm support from the side to the title." UEFA president, Ebbe Schwartz, and From Paris to Berne resolute intervention from Pierre Modest means So Pierre Delaunay stayed Delaunay, spokesman for the pro- During its in Paris as FFF general secretary and ject study group, was needed for the early years, UEFA UEFA moved in January 1960 from

project to be accepted. With enor- did not have its Min. cult. Grèce the French capital to Berne, where mous foresight, the general secre- own headquarters. When he was gen- Pierre Delaunay presented his succes- tary had written a little earlier in eral secretary, Pierre Delaunay shared sor, Hans Bangerter from Switzer- France Football Officiel: "Whether premises and staff (usually just one land, with the archives of the young we like it or not, the momentum is person) with the French Football European football union. "Everything uncontainable ... the European Federation, dividing his time between fitted into two suitcases,” recalls international competition will take UEFA business and the work of the Delaunay. off in the end, and sooner or later it FFF. With no financial resources However, the Frenchman will have the virtually unanimous to its name, UEFA's first income came continued to give UEFA the benefit of backing of the associations.” from a share of the receipts from his experience and knowledge. In recognition of the creative the match between a British side In December 1959, an additional role played by Henri Delaunay, and a team from the rest of Europe seat was created for him on the Ebbe Schwartz proposed that the played in Belfast in August 1955. Executive Committee, with a two-year competition be named the Henri Delaunay Cup. And the FFF presi- dent, Pierre Pochonet, announced that his association was going to offer the trophy, entrusting Pierre Delaunay with the task of arranging its manufacture. “Europe is a word of Greek origin; Europe certainly originated in the Mediterranean Basin, and Greece invented the Olympic Games, so I thought it would be a good idea to find an ancient Greek artefact, depicting a ball if possi- ble – something which was not particularly common – and repro- duce this in the form of a trophy. A Greek journalist who was a friend of Constantin Constantaras, a member of the Executive Com- mittee, found a sculpture of an

athlete controlling a ball at the FLASH PRESS National Archaeological Museum Consulting the archives in his Versailles apartment.

11 UEFA Champions League Solidarity payments to the leagues

THANKS TO THE CENTRAL MARKETING OF UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TV AND MARKETING RIGHTS, UEFA IS ABLE TO SHARE REVENUE FROM THE COMPETITION FAR AND WIDE IN EUROPEAN FOOTBALL, INCLUDING AMONG THE LEAGUES.

From the 2004/05 season, the amount reserved for the leagues comes to CHF 53.3 million, which is being distributed according to the following principles: FLASH PRESS A souvenir replica of the Coupe de France. ■ If the national association con- Leagues not represented cerned does not have an affiliated top professional league, it is up to the 765 800 term of office. For a number of years association to distribute the money. Switzerland 484 700 he was also on the Committee for ■ A distinction is made between Poland 455 200 the European Football Championship, leagues represented in the UEFA 455 200 the competition with which he has Champions League in the season 445 300 kept the closest links. in question (CHF 41.7 million) and the Republic of Ireland 377 500 In his search for the right rest (CHF 11.6 million). Hungary 346 700 design for the Henri Delaunay Trophy, ■ The clubs that took part in the Finland 339 300 Pierre had unwittingly taken the first UEFA Champions League from the Romania 339 300 steps into what would later become group matches onwards are not eligible Cyprus 320 500 his new profession. In 1969, marked for a share of the leagues’ money since 309 700 by the occupation of the FFF prem- they received their share of the revenue Bulgaria 302 300 ises and his confinement there directly (see uefadirect July 2005). Serbia and Montenegro 299 300 during the events of May 1968, and ■ Each league is guaranteed a Slovakia 291 300 pessimistic with regard to future minimum of CHF 272,700. Otherwise, Albania 287 500 the amount varies according to how prospects implied by the new FFF Bosnia and Herzegovina 285 000 much the domestic TV market is worth. statutes, Pierre Delaunay changed Georgia 285 000 direction completely in his professional The CHF 53.3 million breaks down Malta 284 500 as follows: life ... starting an antiques business Slovenia 282 600 in Versailles, where he still lives, not far Leagues represented in the Iceland 282 600 from the château. With antiques and UEFA Champions League FYR Macedonia 280 100 history going hand in hand, he also England 9 425 000 Belarus 277 600 accepted an offer from the new FFF 5 480 000 Kazakhstan 273 600 president, Fernand Sastre, and spent 5 005 000 Lithuania 273 200 a year studying the history of football Germany 4 569 000 Estonia 273 200 in France, the book "100 ans de Foot- France 4 518 000 Latvia 273 200 ball en France” (100 years of French Netherlands 2 077 000 Moldova 272 700 football) being the fruit of his research. Scotland 1 702 000 Armenia 272 700 It was also in 1969 that Pierre Greece 1 588 000 Northern Ireland 272 700 Turkey 1 276 000 Delaunay ended his duties at UEFA. 272 700 Norway 1 031 000 Although he still belongs to the 1 026 000 Faroe Islands 272 700 “Amicale des anciens” circle of for- 969 000 Luxembourg 272 700 mer UEFA committee members, he is Russia 870 000 Azerbaijan 272 700 no longer so involved in the world Israel 777 000 Liechtenstein 272 700 of football and its competitions. Ukraine 714 000 Andorra 272 700 But his interest remains, as borne Czech Republic 673 000 San Marino 272 700 out by some of the regular letters he TOTAL CHF 41 700 000 TOTAL CHF 11 617 200 writes clarifying points in UEFA publications or his great willingness The leagues (or national associations) are required to tell UEFA how this money to supply information – as was the is distributed. For example, it could be reserved for top-division clubs or case during the writing of UEFA’s those in the next division down; it could be shared out equally or according to jubilee publication – on the organi- specific criteria. However, one condition must always be met: the money can sation’s early years. Apart from being only go to clubs which run a youth training programme approved in accordance deeply involved, he is also a unique with UEFA’s club licensing manual, given that the money is intended to assist witness to that period. the development of clubs’ youth players.

12 uefadirect 9.05 Presentation Egypt- of the trophy Spain: the to the four competi- European captains tive aspect at the 2005 will be Meridian Cup. enhanced by an edu- cational dimension. UEFA UEFA

Meridian EducationProject A match between an African takes centre stage team and a European side:

a defining feature of the first EMPICS Meridian Cup in 1997.

EIGHT YEARS AFTER IT WAS LAUNCHED, THE MERIDIAN PROJECT, A COOPERATION take the form of a two-leg match PROGRAMME BETWEEN THE AFRICAN AND EUROPEAN CONFEDERATIONS, CAF AND UEFA, between two continental Under-18 IS BEING REVAMPED, WITH THE FOCUS ON EDUCATION. squads (each containing 20 play- ers), while the educational aspect will consist of joint training sessions Up to now, there have cial training for the senior officials and courses for coaches. The youth been three strands to the Meridian and staff of the African national asso- coaches of all the national associa- Project: ciations. This training will normally tions from both continents will take the form of courses. An initial ■ direct aid from UEFA to be invited to this event, which will step will be taken at the end of two CAF member associations, represent an excellent forum for the November, when ten African coaches with different beneficiaries every exchange of ideas. will be invited to attend the UEFA two years; All of these measures are Youth Football Conference in Cyprus. designed to give fresh impetus to ■ partnerships between The partnership between the Meridian Project. European and African associations associations from the two continents under the supervision of the two will continue in its current format ■ The Meridian Project continental confederations; and the cooperation programmes Board comprises UEFA Executive ■ the Meridian Cup, a will be left entirely in the hands of Committee members Senes Erzik, tournament contested every two the national associations under the Per Ravn Omdal, Geoffrey Thompson years by national Under-17 teams auspices of the Meridian Project. and Angel Maria Villar Llona, from the two continents, played The Meridian Cup itself will as well as CAF Executive Commit- alternately in Europe and Africa. also continue under a new format, tee members Issa Hayatou, Seyi with a week-long gathering involving Memene, Molefi Oliphant and Kamal Education is the primary both competitive and educational Shaddad, as well as CAF co-opted focus of the new plan proposed by elements. The competition part will member Slim Aloulou. the Meridian Project Board and approved by the CAF and UEFA Executive Committees. Rather than benefiting just two African associa- tions, it is aimed at all 52 CAF member associations. The new pro- gramme will mainly involve training African coaches in Europe. These

coaches will then be encouraged to Lennart pass on their expertise within their Johansson and Issa Hayatou national associations and train other at the signing coaches who, in turn, will dissemi- of the Meridian Project coopera- nate their knowledge throughout tion agreement Africa. The technical training offered in Lisbon in January 1997. as part of this new Meridian pro- gramme will be aimed at boys' and girls' football coaches and referees. Medical training will also be given, as

well as administrative and commer- UEFA

13 A golden opportunity for comparing viewpoints.

sanctions was still sufficient given the seriousness of recent incidents Meetings and whether it met the objectives of disciplinary law, i.e. to punish the offending party and prevent recidi- and competitions vism. They noted a similarity between the lists of the national Third associations, FIFA and UEFA, with the exception of Italy, who interestingly disciplinary workshop no longer award matches by default, but deduct points instead. The UNSPORTING ACTS, RACIST ABUSE, CROWD MISBEHAVIOUR, OFFENSIVE BANNERS participants agreed that sporting AIMED AT REFEREES OR PLAYERS, THROWING OF OBJECTS ONTO THE PITCH, VIOLENCE sanctions, i.e. individual suspensions (e.g. for questioning the referee's AND DOPING ARE ALL PROBLEMS THAT TARNISH OUR SPORT AND ITS IMAGE. integrity) or point deductions could have a greater impact than fines on offenders' future conduct. At a meeting in Nyon on of certain principles, to prepare The importance of giving 27 and 28 June, representatives of common wording of rules and disciplinary bodies broad powers UEFA, FIFA and the other football to further develop disciplinary law of discretion when taking decisions confederations discussed how they amongst experts. was also recognised, based on the should respond to the growing principle that sport – particularly number of incidents. This was a European survey football – generates new types meeting of experts for the good of Five participants repre- of incident all the time. This is why the game. senting three member associations they need to be dealt with by sports The objectives of this third (Italy, England and Germany) and experts. disciplinary workshop were to learn UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Another focus for discussion lessons from the disciplinary sys- Body and Appeals Body took turns at the forum was the use of audio- tems of the different member asso- to describe the most significant visual images. The representatives of ciations, to discover their needs and incidents of the last season of the UEFA disciplinary bodies agreed desires, to create a better under- national and international football. to allow such evidence to be used, standing between representatives On the basis of these experiences, with the proviso that their members of the confederations, FIFA and the participants were asked to should be able to take into account UEFA, to foster joint recognition decide whether the list of UEFA the quality of the images.

14 uefadirect 9.05 "Where cheating is concerned, Report we cannot just close our eyes if the referee makes an incorrect decision. from Brussels We cannot change such decisions on the pitch, but from now on UEFA The European Commission A special programme for the confederation will study this sort of offence and has reached the next stage in representatives was also part of the seminar. react accordingly," said a UEFA repre- its plans to reform the so-called sentative. ‘TV Without Frontiers’ Directive, Remarks to the media the central pillar of EU broad- Problems are often caused when casting law. The Commission a coach or player makes specific com- Women’s Cup wants to publish plans for ments to the media in order to exert a revised Directive towards pressure on the referee or the opposing gets under way team. The participants were concerned Launching the fifth edition of the the end of the year. The even- by the increasing number of such cases. UEFA Women’s Cup, the draw tual outcome could affect From now on, UEFA will take action when for the two qualifying rounds was the way sport is shown on tele- comments are directed at a person's made in Nyon on 7 July. vision and in the new media. integrity. Verbal accusations concerning A total of 43 teams The Directive, agreed in a referee's impartiality will always be representing 42 nation- 1989, is part of the EU’s efforts considered unacceptable comments that al associations are tak- to create a single European bring the game into disrepute. UEFA ing part in the competi- will therefore make every effort to clamp tion (Germany has market in services. It aims to down on these public outbursts. two representatives “lay down the minimum rules in title-holders FFC Turbine Potsdam needed to guarantee freedom Simulation and domestic champions FFC Eintracht of transmission in broadcasting.” Regarding actions designed to Frankfurt). After several months of public deceive the referee, the participants The matches of the first quali- consultations, the Commission fying round, containing 36 teams noted that the vast majority of referees in July published a number of divided into nine groups, were com- would like UEFA to take measures to rein- ‘issues papers’, which summarise force their authority on the pitch. UEFA pleted in mid-August, with the nine group winners then being joined in the the debate so far and suggest will therefore treat such acts as serious second qualifying round by the two where the Directive might be unsporting conduct and will inform finalists from the previous season reformed. its disciplinary bodies of incidents that plus the five clubs with the best coeffi- The issue that most concerns go unnoticed by referees. cients based on the last three seasons. UEFA is the ‘right to information Matches will be played in the form and short reporting’. Until now, of mini-tournaments between 13 and the Directive has not included pro- 17 September involving the following visions on the right to make short four groups: reports, but some groups are Group 1: 1. FFC Turbine pushing hard for that to change. Potsdam (GER), SV Neulengbach (AUT), Claiming that they serve the pub- Montpellier HSC (FRA), Saestum (NED); lic’s right to information, news Group 2: Djurgården/Älvsjö agencies have been fighting (SWE), ZFK Masinac-Classic Nis (SCG), a campaign to win free access to Valur Reykjavik (ISL), Alma KTZH (KAZ); exclusive sports coverage, which Group 3: 1. FFC Frankfurt (GER), would allow them to make short Gömrükç,u Baku (AZE), SC LUwin.ch (SUI), news reports. In truth, such calls AC Sparta Praha (CZE); are not driven by a desire to

PHOTOS: UEFA PHOTOS: Group 4: Arsenal LFC (ENG), protect freedom of information Brøndby IF (DEN), KS AZS Wroclaw but by the commercial interests ➜ (POL), LADA Toliatti (RUS).

15 The draw for the UEFA Cup.

➜ of the agencies, which resell the news to their own clients.

UEFA believes that any UEFA EU regulation of ‘news access’ or ‘short reports’ would be en- The first two from each group The matches will be played tirely unnecessary, indeed will qualify for the quarter-finals, to be from 8 to 14 October and the eight group harmful. Until now, there have played over two legs in October. winners will contest the following phase, been no examples of people The semi-finals will take place from 14 to 24 March, in two groups, in Europe being deprived of between 16 and 20 November (first legs) which will be composed as follows: news in relation to any major and between 23 and 27 November Group A: winner group 1, winner (return legs). The two-leg final will be group 3, winner group 5 and winner sports event. Moreover, the held in May 2006. existing rules based on national group 7; Group B: winner group 2, winner copyright laws and voluntary New development group 4, winner group 6 and winner self-regulation are perfectly in the Futsal Cup group 8. adequate. Therefore, the Euro- The UEFA Futsal Cup, also into its fifth For the first time in this competi- pean Commission has no season, likewise opened with a draw tion, the winner and runner-up in each reason to revise the ‘TV Without held at UEFA headquarters on 7 July. group will go through to the semi-finals; in previous years, the finalists were Frontiers’ Directive to include The draw determined the determined after the second qualifying short reports. shape of the preliminary round and the order round. However, in its ‘issues of matches of the paper’, the Commission now two qualifying rounds. Under-17 suggests that the absence White Bear FC from World Championship of “harmonised news access London, Roubaix Futsal, Dinamo Tirana The FIFA Under-17 World Champion- right across Europe might de- and Tal Grig Erevan will play the preliminary round in England between ship will take place in Peru from prive the public of the basic 10 and 16 September. 16 September to 2 October. right to information and could The first two will progress into In Chiclayo on 16 July, FIFA conducted even threaten media pluralism”. the first qualifying round, which will com- the draw to decide on the composi- In UEFA’s view, this statement prise eight groups: tion of the groups. simply does not reflect the real Group 1: Dorozhnik Minsk (BLR), Turkey, the European Under-17 Kairat Almaty (KAZ), ACS Odorheiu world. In UEFA's own major champions, and the Netherlands and Italy, Secuiesc (ROU), FC Raba Riga (LVA); events – the Champions League who finished second and third respec- Group 2: MFK Dinamo Moskva tively in 2005, will represent Europe in the and the European Football (RUS), Era Pack Chrudim (CZE), competition. Championship – all matches are F.S. Cap del Carrer (AND), SC Piccadilly The 16 participants have been now available live not only on Varna (BUL); divided into four groups: television but on the Internet as Group 3: SL Benfica (POR), Group A: Peru, Ghana, China PR, ABGU Ararat Nicosia (CYP), Costa Rica; well. In other words, the entire Colorspectrum Aramis Budapest (HUN), competitions are broadcast Group B: Uruguay, Mexico, plus the preliminary round winner; Turkey, Australia; to the public, not merely the Group 4: KMN Svea Lesna Group C: Côte d’Ivoire, Italy, ‘news’ relating to the compe- Litija (SVN), KMN Marbo Beograd (SCG), Korea DPR, United States; tition. The same arrangements Athina ’90 (GRE), plus the preliminary Group D: Netherlands, Qatar, round runner-up; are seen across other major Brazil, Gambia. Group 5: Cristal Noir sports. The top two in each group will go MB Morlanwelz (BEL), MNK Karaka C.O. through to the quarter-finals on 25 and UEFA will be making these Mostar (BIH), FCK De Hommel (NED), 26 September. Araz Naxçivan (AZE); points to the various institu- The semi-finals are tions of the EU and the member Group 6: Action 21 Charleroi scheduled for state governments. All of these (BEL), Iberia 2003 Tbilisi (GEO), Clearex 29 September and Chorzow (POL), FK Nautara Kaunas (LTU); questions will be discussed the final will be in Group 7: Boomerang Interviú further at the EU’s next audio- Lima on 2 October. FS (ESP), Erregi Travel Perugia (ITA), All the visual conference, hosted FC Camelot Chisinau (MDA), Alfa Parf matches will be by the UK Presidency of the EU, Skopje (MKD); played on artificial which will take place from Group 8: FC Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR), Orkan VK (CRO), turf. 20 to 22 September in Liver- Ilves FS Tampere (FIN), Slov-Matic Fofo pool. A UEFA delegation will Turkey (Tevfik Köse) Bratislava (SVK). will be aiming to live up

be present. The clubs in bold will host the mini-tournaments. to their European title. UEFA

16 uefadirect 9.05 sters in the run-up to the tournament. "Austrian football must be back amongst the international elite News by 2008 at the latest," said ÖFB Pres- from member associations ident Friedrich Stickler, clearly map- ping out the way forward. The aim and approach are still the same and a few steps have already been taken. ÖFB Technical Director Willi ANDORRA Ruttensteiner is responsible for imple- menting the project. Challenge 2008 also involves Summer fun training off the pitch, aimed at the Sun, sea and soccer is an extremely personal development of each indi- good combination in the summer vidual player. To this end, training and the Andorra football federation sessions and matches led by team has just hosted its week-long summer coach Hans Krankl are on the pro- football camp for the fifth year gramme alongside seminars in sports running by the beach in Palamós in HAKBER psychology and media training. The the Catalonian province of Girona. It is never too early to start teaching players players also undergo regular physical to respect opponents. Many children between the and medical tests. ages of six and 16 enjoyed a diverse A total of 19 Challenge range of activities, both on the roots Football, which is already very players have already appeared for the pitch as well as on the sandy beaches popular in Armenia. Recently, a very A team since the project began! and in the swimming pools, all under successful mini-pitch tournament "The Challenge team currently com- the close supervision of several of was organised involving over 130 chil- prises 38 outfield players, seven our international players and national- dren from five youth football schools. foreign-based players and six goal- team coach David Rodrigo. Open Fun Football Schools keepers. The Challenge team will The objective of the camp are also very popular in Armenia, firstly contest the Future Cup and at is to teach the participants more about and from 29 July to 15 August, over the same time form a reservoir of the sport they love so much, but 225 Armenian football instructors talent for the national team," promise also to have plenty of time for other and coaches participate in training Hans Krankl and Willi Ruttensteiner. activities, creating a relaxed and fun courses organised in the capital Based on the experiences atmosphere. of Georgia. Right afterwards, they of the last two years, there will be closer This year’s event was a big started running Open Fun Football cooperation with the clubs in future. success, as usual, and the children Schools in Armenia until the end This means fewer team training who took part can now continue with of August. camps and more individual supervi- the extensive football activities we Arayik Manukyan sion at local level. As far as possible, organise all year round and, hopefully, the players will be left to train with catch up with us again next July in their clubs. Palamós. Lucy Turner AUSTRIA An initial example of the suc- cessful new cooperation between Challenge 2008 – ARMENIA step by step to the top Qualifying for the 2006 World Cup Investing in the future finals is currently the Austrian national Although the Armenian Football team's top priority. However, with its Federation (FFA) is closely involved in long-term Challenge 2008 project, the all UEFA projects, it is those dealing Austrian FA (ÖFB) has already begun with the development of youth the quest for the 2008 European football which interest it the most. Championship final round on home The FFA president, Ruben soil. Here is the story so far… Hayrapetyan, has also declared many The Challenge 2008 project times that the federation will do its was launched in mid-2003, shortly best to develop youth football, as that after Austria and Switzerland were is where the future of football lies. chosen as co-hosts of EURO 2008.

Currently, the FFA is taking The project's aim was to look after and ÖFB part in the UEFA Summer of Grass- develop the country's talented young- Poland v Austria in the Future Cup.

17 clubs and the ÖFB is the sports science the region have been the recipients of champions ZNK SFK 2000 Sarajevo testing carried out at the clubs. The ÖFB brand-new football pitches. hosted the mini-tournament, in which made the tests available for the whole At Minsk State University, the ZNK KRKA Novo Mesto (Slovenia), squads of individual clubs. The results installation of an artificial turf pitch LADA Toliatti (Russia) and PVFA are used to develop optimal, individual and stands should have been com- Bratislava (Slovakia) were the other training plans for each player, to be pleted and inaugurated by now. The participants. followed under the supervision of their new venue will be an ideal facility for In the Futsal Cup, the city of personal trainers. the university and Olympic teams, and Mostar will host Group 5 of the first The Challenge 2008 project now the Belarus Football Federation (BFF) qualifying round from 8 to 14 Octo- has a well-known patron in the shape is proud to have played a proactive ber. Apart from domestic champions of Andreas Herzog. "I am backing role in the project. The stadium will MNK Karaka C.O. Mostar, the group Challenge 2008 because I am sure it is be used throughout the year for a will feature Belgian team Cristal Noir the right way forward," said Austria's variety of footballing events. MB Morlanwelz, FCK De Hommel from most-capped player. Herzog, whose Another recipient of a new the Netherlands and Araz Naxçivan 104 international appearances have given artificial pitch will be the National from Azerbaijan. him valuable experience, will be available Olympic Committee sports complex. Sarajevo will play host to the to the players as well as publicising the Installation will commence in the very first qualifying round of the Women's project. He is particularly keen to give near future. Under-19 Championship from 27 Sep- tember to 1 October. Bosnia and the players some useful tips on planning In the Molodechno region, Herzegovina will be joined in its group their careers. the BFF has opened a new mini-pitch, by Georgia, Iceland and Russia. The referees are also an impor- the perfect gift for local children Finally, Sarajevo will also host tant focus of the Challenge 2008 project. who dream of being the football stars the qualifying round of the men’s A meeting of referees is scheduled for of the future. The official opening ceremony, attended by the BFF vice- Under-19 Championship from 3 November, when physical tests, ortho- to 7 October. The national side will be paedic examinations and sports psychol- president and local authority repre- sentatives, marked the beginning of competing against Bulgaria, Croatia ogy will all be on the agenda. "Referees and Iceland. are constantly on the move and under an important new phase in the development of the world’s most The Football Federation of pressure during a match. The best Bosnia and Herzegovina is looking possible physical and psychological popular sport in the region. Similar improvements in football facilities forward to organising these qualifying preparation is therefore extremely impor- events and providing hospitality once tant," explains Gerhard Kapl, Chairman have already been made in other cities of the ÖFB Referees' Committee. across the country. In general, July was a busy Ronald Gollatz month for the Belarus FA. The 2005 UEFA Summer of Grassroots Pro- gramme took place in the Grodno BELARUS region. Sheer passion for football was the salient feature of the celebrations, Benefits of the HatTrick programme with many happy faces savouring the emotion and competitiveness of Thanks to UEFA’s HatTrick programme, this key event for nurturing young the city of Minsk and other venues in footballing talent. Alexander Leshchik BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Playing host to four tournaments This summer and autumn, the Foot- ball Federation of Bosnia and Herzego- vina is organising four qualifying tournaments for 2005/06 UEFA com- petitions. In the Women’s Cup, the first

ABFF qualifying round Group A8 matches were played in Vogosca and Kosevo

New grounds to bring football closer from 9 to 13 August. For the second to more people. time in a row, Bosnia and Herzegovina

18 uefadirect 9.05 again, while also hoping to see its national sides get through to the next GERMANY rounds. Fuad Krvavac Round table on football in eastern Germany The German Football Association (DFB), ENGLAND German Football League (DFL) and the North-East German Football Association Helping to tackle racism in Israel (NOFV) jointly hosted a round table at the college of physical An FA delegation visited Israel in July education in in mid-July. A key to continue the dialogue on strategies topic of the discussions, which were to combat racism and violence in also attended by club representatives

football. The visit followed a confer- THE FA from Dynamo Dresden, Hertha BSC ence in 2004 in which The FA shared Training session in Israel. , SV Babelsberg, FC Carl-Zeiss the stage with the Israeli football Jena, Energie Cottbus, Hansa Rostock fraternity to assess the situation in Batson, who was himself a victim of and 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam, was the Israel and to look at ways in which it racial abuse in England in the 1980s current crisis in football in eastern could be improved, taking some and who, as Deputy CEO of the Germany which had now become examples from the English model. Professional Footballers' Association, apparent with the relegation of Rostock Led by the former profes- was one of English football's leading from the top flight. “The exemplary sional footballer Brendon Batson, protagonists in the campaign against work being done in football develop- along with The FA's Head of Ethics racism. ment is often not apparent in clubs and Sports Equity, Lucy Faulkner, "It can be treated, but it is in eastern Germany. Changing this and Jane Bateman, The FA's Head of a slow process. Things started in situation and making it more attractive International Relations, meetings England when the clubs themselves for talented players from the east to were held with the Israel Football realised they were losing money stay at their clubs by creating better Association and the New Israel Fund by not making their stadiums safe sporting prospects must be the prime to discuss a strategy. and their role was instrumental in objective in order to strengthen football "Racism is one of the worst making progress. The attitude of the in the eastern German states in the diseases in football worldwide," said players was also very important in long term. Apart from that, we must setting an example to fans." seek to create strong links between Lucy Faulkner stressed the cities, municipalities and clubs. I will be importance of campaigns such as happy to be personally involved in this," ‘Kick It Out’ which has been running said DFB executive president Theo in England for over ten years and Zwanziger in connection with this whose constant lobbying has height- event. The round table decided to pro- ened awareness of the problem and pose to the DFB presidency that as most certainly played – and continues from the current season the winners of to play – a role in reducing racist both upper league groups should be chanting and changing attitudes. allowed to go up directly to the She stressed the importance of regional league. "At the start of the a solid and committed partnership be- regional league in 1994, there were tween the stakeholders as a pre- still 18 clubs from the east in the requisite to progress. league. This season there are only four During the visit, The FA also left. By taking this decision, we want supported the ‘Football 4 Peace’ to give more eastern clubs the chance festival in the north of Israel. Pio- to be promoted and thereby strengthen

F. KRVAVAC F. neered by the University of Brighton the base," said NOFV president Hans- and funded by the British Council in Georg Moldenhauer. In addition, further Israel, the event brought together chil- DFB measures would be implemented dren from Arab, Jewish, Christian and in future in the new federal states. Druze communities, showing how The tone would be set in the coming football can unite people year with an A-team international in and bring down barriers. Over 800 Rostock and a women's international in children took part in the festival Cottbus. In conjunction with the Saxony/ which included, for the first time, a Thuringia region the DFB is also girls’ football tournament. BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA applying to stage the European Under-17 Youth football is starting to make its mark. Jane Bateman Championship in 2009. Moreover,

19 the German Football League is planning been wooed by two sponsors who have ferous backing of the England team one or more management conferences each pledged a generous three-year on that occasion. for the benefit of clubs from the east. backing that should go some way The main beneficiaries of this Stephan Brause towards boosting the coffers of the trophy sponsorship, reserved for the association’s member clubs and 20 teams comprising the premier helping football in general through the league and first division, will be the LIECHTENSTEIN Maltese federation. winners and finalists. Each of the 29 second and third division clubs contesting the knock-out in their cate- Liechtenstein's first mini-pitch gory will be granted cash prizes by under construction Maltco on a performance-related basis. As part of the UEFA HatTrick programme, Again, the sum involved will be the the municipality of Vaduz is building highest-ever in these competitions. Liechtenstein's first mini-pitch in coopera- Bank of Valletta and Maltco tion with the Liechtenstein football Lotteries are proud to be aligning association. The facility is located in themselves with the most popular Kreuzweg/Meierhofstrasse in Vaduz. sport in Malta, a feeling reciprocated One of UEFA's objectives in its by the MFA president, Joseph Mifsud, Golden Jubilee year was to promote when the sponsorships were unveiled. grassroots football. It is therefore helping D. AQUILINA He expressed deep gratitude towards the member associations in their efforts Joseph Mifsud (left), president of the Malta FA, the new sponsors, saying that the to support grassroots football by pro- and Tonio Depasquale, director of the bank that close bonds between the commercial is sponsoring the league competitions. viding more public pitches. The aim is to entities and the MFA should bear give people of all ages, social back- desired results for all parties involved Bank of Valletta (BOV), a com- grounds and abilities the opportunity to in these new deals. mercial bank of the highest repute on play football. Mini-pitches are meant Alex Vella to replace street football, which used to the island, has agreed to make available be one of the few leisure pursuits avail- a handsome financial package – the able to young people. biggest to date – for all the league REPUBLIC competitions. The championship in the OF IRELAND various categories will henceforth be officially referred to as the BOV Successful FAI annual meeting and the BOV First, of Ireland Second and Third Divisions. reviewed a very significant year for the The Super Cup, contested an- association at its Annual General nually between the champions and the Meeting in Waterford during the sum- cup winners, will also enter the BOV mer. Chief Executive Officer John fray, while a monthly award for the top Delaney told delegates that football player, to be called the ‘BOV Player is now the highest participation of the Month’, will be another part of sport in Ireland, with approximately

LFV this sponsorship deal. 400,000 people actively involved in Ready to get to work on the mini-pitch! Meanwhile, Maltco Lotteries the game on a regular basis. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Greek parent Mini-pitches are designed to company Intralot S.A., were enticed to be multifunctional, accommodating sports provide financial support for the such as basketball, handball, unihockey renowned FA trophy, a knock-out com- and street-hockey as well as football. petition with a romantic pedigree, and The municipality is hoping to the cup for the second and third divi- open the mini-pitch in September. sion clubs. These will be called the Judith Frommelt ‘U*BET FA Trophy’ and the ‘Quick Keno Division II/III Knock-Out’ respectively. The FA trophy dates back to MALTA 1933, when pro-English support from a group of Maltese while England were playing Italy in Rome prompted the FA New sponsorship deals to donate a solid silver trophy – to be The Malta FA’s most prized competitions played for annually by the island’s – the national leagues, the Super Cup top teams – to the Maltese association and the main cup competitions – have in recognition of the islanders’ voci- The leaders of the FAI at the association’s annual general meeting.

20 uefadirect 9.05 Delegates were informed plan which sees the appointment of take on the Czech Republic, both that over EUR 20 million in commer- Noel King as full-time senior interna- these internationals also being played cial and sponsorship agreements tional team manager/manager in Constanta. It is almost already a had been concluded in the first seven women’s football and the appoint- foregone conclusion, as he is still months of the year. An estimated ment of up to six women’s football one of national coach Victor Piturca’s EUR 60 – 70 million was required, development officers to promote first choices. however, to bring the ambitious but the game. This summer, Munteanu sur- achievable plans of the FAI to fruition The “Football For All” sector, prised everyone by announcing his and sustain the development of foot- which works with disability groups decision to leave Steaua Bucharest to ball long into the future. With EUR 33 in the promotion of football, is a become player- million required as the FAI’s share growth area for the FAI and in recog- coach of erstwhile of the new Lansdowne Road Stadium nition of this the Annual General minnows CFR Eco- development, the Technical Develop- Meeting agreed to a rule change to max Cluj, a club ment Plan’s requirements will exceed allow Paul Cassin of the Football For formed by railway- EUR 20 million over the next three All sector to sit on the association’s men in 1907. years, and if the eircom national national council. The club’s name league is to prosper, then a further The association is eagerly also incorporates EUR 20 million could be required for looking forward to the UEFA Sym- the name of its infrastructural development costs. posium for Coach Education Directors sponsor, Ecomax, John Delaney told delegates which is owned which will be held in Dublin from Dorinel that huge investment was being made 27 to 29 September. by its honorary Munteanu.

in communities throughout Ireland Pat Costello chairman. CFR Eco- FRF and emphasised the importance of max Cluj won pro- the voluntary sector saying, “We are motion to the first division in an amateur game spread throughout ROMANIA 2003/04 and finished the 2004/05 the community in towns, parishes and championship in 11th position. They city streets across almost every part The year of Dorinel Munteanu? played in the 2005 UEFA Intertoto of Ireland but we need more volunteers Cup and made it through the first to build on the terrific work being Last June, at the age of 37, Dorinel round by eliminating Lithuanian team done by the family of football in this Munteanu won the Romanian champ- FC Vektra Vilnius. Then Dorinel country”. He gave a detailed account ionship for the second time in his Munteanu arrived on the scene and of the work being carried out at com- career, this time with Steaua Bucharest. literally transformed this small club, munity level, including 90,000 school- He won his first championship title attracting players like a magnet: children impacted by the FAI’s Buntus back in 1992 when he was playing for Cristian Coroian from Gloria Bistrita, primary schools’ programme and Bucharest’s other big team, Dinamo. who can play either in midfield or up 20,000 children enjoying the FAI’s In the meantime, he has enjoyed front, FC Brasov defenders Balint and summer soccer schools. a fantastic career abroad with Cercle Miclaus, Steaua goalkeeper Gheorghe Following FIFA’s prediction Bruges (1993-1996), FC Cologne Martin Tudor, and midfielder Alin that participation in women’s football (1996-1999) and VfL Wolfsburg Minteuan, who played in Israel last will more than double in the next (1999-2004). The eight seasons he season with Hapoel Beer-Sheva. five years, the FAI has finalised a dedi- spent playing in the have With Munteanu operating as cated women’s football development earned him the nickname “Neamtu”, both coach and player, CFR Cluj which means “the German” in achieved two quite unexpected but Romanian and acknowledges his well-deserved victories, first against solid career in football. Athletic Bilbao, whom they beat With the Romanian national on penalties at the San Mames team, he made his debut in Oslo stadium, and, in the next round, in a friendly against Norway when he at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium in was playing club football with Inter St Etienne, where a 2-2 draw (the Sibiu. On 8 June this year, he pulled home team equalised in stoppage on the Romanian shirt for the 124th time) after a 1-1 result in the first leg time in the match against Armenia in was enough to see them through to Constanta, which Romania won 3-0. the next stage and thereby become He is just one cap away from Gheorghe the first Romanian club in the history Hagi’s record, which, by the time of the competition to qualify for the this goes to print, he should have semi-finals of the UEFA Intertoto Cup. equalled in the match against Andorra And the adventure did not

FAI on 17 August and should go on to end there. Having ended the hopes beat on 3 September, when Romania of Zalghiris Vilnius of Lithuania,

21 CFR Ecomax qualified for one of the youngsters come together for a week three UEFA Intertoto Cup final matches, dedicated to football, fair play and inter- UKRAINE coming up against RC Lens. national friendship. Dan Cristea Andreas Nilsson In the running for EURO 2012 On 21 July, Ukraine and Poland sub- mitted their joint bid to host UEFA EURO SWEDEN TURKEY 2012 to UEFA headquarters. The sub- stantial two-volume dossier contains Everyone is a winner Research into injuries detailed informa- The world's biggest youth tournament, At the request of UEFA, the Health tion on the current the Gothia Cup, was played in Gothen- Council of the Turkish Football Associa- status of each burg in July. It was the 31st edition tion has undertaken a survey into in- country’s social and sports infra- of this highly successful annual event. juries. The aim of the research was to structure develop- In the course of a week, 4,220 games define types of injuries and find ways to ment and on were played on 90 pitches all over the prevent them in the future. The survey prospects for the town. This year, 1,490 teams and results show that 39.7 injuries happen future. It also sets 31,120 players took part in the tourna- in 1,000 hours, of which 17.3 happen in out the bidders’ ment, forcing the organisers to turn matches and 22.4 in training sessions. approach towards away some interested clubs because In other words, 56% of injuries happen staging the UEFA European Champ- there were simply not enough pitches in training and 44% in matches. The ionship finals, as well as government available. rate of injuries occurring during training guarantees, cost estimates, and a per- Among this year’s trophy win- is above the European average. More- sonal invitation to host the tournament ning teams were GrünWeissNeukölln over, 69.27% of those injuries happen in Ukraine from Ukrainian President (Germany), Lusaka Youth (Zambia), without any contact, i.e. most of the Viktor Yushchenko, Parliament Speaker Benson Soccer (USA), Pequeninos injuries happening in the Turkish Super Volodymyr Lytvyn, Premier Yuliya do Jockey (Brazil), IF Brommapojkarna League are muscle injuries. The TFA Tymoshenko, and also from Grigoriy (Sweden), NK Spansko (Croatia) and Health Council will continue to under- Surkis and Michal Listkiewicz, the Chivas de Corazon (Mexico). take surveys in order to reduce the risk respective presidents of the Ukrainian But more importantly, everyone of injury. is a winner when more than 30,000 Ilker Ugur and Polish FAs. On the previous day, the dossier had been presented to media representatives and the general public. Also in July, a training course was held for top-league and first-division coaches, sponsored by the Football Federation of Ukraine and the profes- sional football league. This event was prompted by the amendments to the Laws of the Game which were due to take effect from 1 July. The course participants heard lectures given by Viktor Derdo, chairman of the Referees Committee, and Kostyantyn Vikhrov, head of the Technical Committee, as well as by former top-class referees who have now retired. In other news, experts from the national association have published a reference manual which is expected to have a strong impact on the European market in football literature. Designed Girls taking part for use by specialists, the manual not in the Gothia Cup. only covers issues relating to warm-up routines but also describes in detail methodological principles, physiological and psychological warm-up exercises and specialist routines to prepare players BILDBYRÅN for training and competitive activity. Valeriy Nykonenko

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