William Gaillard Quotations

We've stated very recently that we are not in favor of having firearms on board,

I am afraid that a lot of technicians all over Europe will start digging for pictures that might change the outcome of a game.

If we start analyzing every single action of a game, we may have a situation where litigation becomes the main occupation of UEFA.

It is one clear case in which technology is creeping on us without us being aware. We did not imagine that images would play such a big role in this tournament.

It is a very serious problem. We have told the authorities we cannot do anything in their domestic league matches but we will not allow it in our Uefa club competitions.

I think people should keep in mind that these are not highly paid people, they're not like the players or the coaches.

I was quite surprised to hear that he wanted the slate cleaned, because as far as we were concerned everything had already been sorted out.

You can have a network of 20 or 30 clubs across different continents, all of which have a corrupt element. It sounds a bit like science fiction. It would involve agents, owners, sponsors. ... They would not just rig the results of one or two games, but 15 matches or a series of results.

You can buy European football if you want.

We had two UEFA officials there and neither witnessed (Rijkaard in the referee's changing-room at half-time). The referee's dressing room was locked and he and his assistants were the only people allowed in.

We have a tradition in football that applies to managers just as much as it does to players. If you are sanctioned, you serve your suspension, pay your fine or whatever and then you start again with a completely clean sheet.

Unfortunately, these are things that happen during a tourist season. We want to underline the fact that with fan behavior, we have had no problems.

Unfortunately, these are things that happen during a tourist season, ... We want to underline the fact that with fan behavior, we have had no problems.

UEFA has been relentless in its fight against racism and we are always ready to do more.

We're never more criticized than when we impose sanctions for racism.

We cannot talk about any punishment until we have the results of the B test.

This 'no dissent' line was what we agreed in Manchester and is what will see in the Champions League this year,

Every year we have some players who can't make it, so it really wasn't a problem.

Racism is a fundamental problem within society. And football can set a positive example for young people and for the future. As a fan of football, I am ashamed to see racist conduct when I watch games.

They (executive committee) felt it was the best and wisest, and I felt that way too. The rules said that no association could have five clubs in the Champions League. The decision that has been taken today is exceptional.

It's a tradition in football that once a player has been sanctioned or fined they then start afresh with a clean sheet and from our point of view we adhere to that idea.

It's obvious that our first reaction was of solidarity and compassion,

That is an irresponsible remark probably made when emotions were running high.

Everyone saw that everyone was looking at the penalty spot before taking the kicks,

the best line of defense is on the ground ... and once a dangerous person is on board, it's already a defeat in itself.

It's very sad but it has nothing to do with violence between fans.

They were basically using lies as a pre-match tactic. They were trying to qualify for the next round by putting pressure on referees and officials through false statements. They were ready to use disloyal methods and, frankly, this is totally and completely unacceptable.

The issue of competitive balance is of course important in any sport and it is an issue for concern,

In the upcoming season, England will be the only national association ever, and for the last time, that will be allowed to have five clubs.

I hope Rio Ferdinand plays for a long time but I truly believe, before his career is over, we will have dealt with this problem. I think UEFA has been relentless in its fight against racism.

In the case of one injury, nothing can be done.

Chelsea told us that they were playing the next day and of course we understood that,