FAIR PLAY - FOR THE GOOD OF THE GAME
U E FA
CHAMPIONS
LEAGUE
Football is a sport in which the laws of
the game have proved their worth and
remained virtually unchanged for several
decades. Everything revolves around the
ball - and we want this to remain the
case. Nevertheless, football not only
involves enthusiasm and inspiration...
it should also be a symbol of mutual
respect and sportsmanship.
Millions of people throughout Europe
are fascinated by football. They admire
players who can make the difficult things
look easy - swift passing moves, brilliant
ball control, powerful shooting. Such
players become role models for football
enthousiasts. In turn, the great players
can set an example which, ideally, should
filter down through the national football
associations to the clubs and their
supporters.
UEFA has every intention of being
'on the ball' when it comes to eliminating
serious foul play on the field. Violent and
intentional foul play can often spark
ill-feeling and aggression among
spectators. Reports of crowd disturban
ces are then conveyed by the media
(television, radio and newspapers) to
millions of viewers and readers - and the
image of football suffers as a result.
Our wish is to see sportsmanship
become a key word in football...not only
on the field, but also in the stands, and
within the associations and their clubs.
For us, the term Fair Play is not just
another trendy expression. UEFA rewards
its member associates for particularly
sportsmanlike conduct in Europe's
international team and club competitions.
As a result, the national associates of
England, Norway and Luxembourg will
each be entitled to enter an additional
team in the 1995/96 UEFA Cup.
UEFA doesn't just talk about Fair Play 5
It takes action as well.
Fair play...the name of the game.
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