“It’s about money and politics”, Platini’s clear opinion on the C1

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By: Manu Tournoux

"It's about money and politics", Platini's clear opinion on the C1

It’s a small revolution in European football. This year, the Champions League has changed its format.

Exit the group stage and the 32 teams, now make way for a league stage in the style of a regular season in the United States for the NBA. This stage this time brings together 36 teams instead of 32 in previous editions.

Asked by the RMC Sport This Thursday, former UEFA president Michel Platini spoke about this new formula which has just seen the light of day. “It’s a new formula. I think it’s a competition that’s more political than football-related, for the simple reason that UEFA wanted to change the competition to please the club, to make more money for the clubs and so that they don’t go to the Super League. Which didn’t change anything because some of the clubs decided to go to the Super League anyway,” he said on the show
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Before continuing his speech: “But it’s something to see, to watch. We’ll see how it is. It was created for politics and money, but like the Champions League in 1992, it was also to make money. But why not, it could be a good competition.”

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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