Blatter uses Champions League final as quota fodder
- 09 May, 2008
Sepp Blatter again is pushing for his desire on international quotas in domestic leagues, using the Champions League as a selling point. The FIFA president has pointed out that the dominance of English clubs in the format — which are a star-filled combination — begs the need for controls on international players. This year and last year featured three English Premier League clubs in the final four. "Shall we let the rich become richer and say nothing?" Blatter asked rhetorically. "The big money is coming out of the Champions League. It's the biggest league in the world and practically 80 percent of the income goes directly to the 32 participating clubs." Blatter hopes for a six-plus-five rule that will allow five foreign starters in the standard lineup. He believes it can get done at the next FIFA Congress ... Full story
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