Platini aims to help home nations
Michel Platini claims plans to expand the European Championship came about to develop countries such as the home nations.
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Levein holds Fletcher hope
Craig Levein hopes Darren Fletcher will be available for the start of the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Platini against technology
Michel Platini claims football would ‘lose all of its popularity’ should video technology be brought in.
Messi – We can win World Cup
Barcelona star Lionel Messi believes Argentina are improving under new coach Alejandro Sabella and have what it takes to lift the World Cup.
FAW – No manager decision
The FAW has denied reports that a decision on who will be the next Wales manager will be made on Monday.
Blatter – Goal-line tech works
FIFA president Sepp Blatter says goal-line technology could be in place by the start of next season.
Wales – Speed’s dream lives on
Assistant manager Raymond Verheijen hopes Wales can fulfil Gary Speed’s dream of qualifying for the next World Cup in Brazil.
Blatter – FA still sore
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has suggested that the FA remains upset about missing out on the chance to host the 2018 World Cup finals.
Platini would back winter WC
Michel Platini says he is prepared to move European club competitions in order for the 2022 World Cup to be staged in the winter.
Tough opener for NI
Northern Ireland’s new manager will be handed a baptism of fire, with a trip to Russia set to open their 2014 World Cup qualification campaign.