UEFA chief Ceferin praises Man City for breaking first from Super League group
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin praised Manchester City for breaking first from the Super League group last night.
City’s withdrawal was quickly followed the Premier League five other members – with the whole project now ‘suspended’ this morning.
Ceferin said: “I am delighted to welcome City back to the European football family.
“They have shown great intelligence in listening to the many voices – most notably their fans – that have spelled out the vital benefits that the current system has for the whole of European football; from the world-beating Champions League final right down to a young player’s first coaching session at a grassroots club.
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“As I said at the UEFA Congress, it takes courage to admit a mistake but I have never doubted that they had the ability and common sense to make that decision.
“City are a real asset for the game and I am delighted to be working with them for a better future for the European game.”