Platini has been questioned, because of the case against Blatter

UEFA President, who is a candidate for the presidency of FIFA, Michel Platini, was questioned by the Swiss authorities on the case of corruption in the International Football Federation, according to RTE News.

According to the source, Platini spoke up as a witness and present evidence in the case that the Swiss authorities have opened against Blatter.

Earlier it was reported that Blatter is suspected of illegal payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($ 2.04 million) led by Michel Platini at the expense of FIFA.

Coentrao has no doubt that the Golden Ball win Cristiano Ronaldo

Defender of Real Madrid Fabio Coentrao has no doubt that the title of best football player of the year to win the striker of Blancos Cristiano Ronaldo. In addition, Coentrao believes that UEFA president Michel Platini is not necessary to speak on this subject.

“The words of the people occupying very high positions, can be interpreted as an attempt to influence the outcome of elections. But no matter how hard they try, they cannot change what they see everything. Never before has the difference between the best in the world and the other contenders for the Golden Ball was not so great” - said Coentrao.

Platini: I would like that the report of Garcia to be published fully

UEFA’s President Michel Platini said that he considered it was necessary to publish a report of the Ethics Committee Member FIFA Michael Garcia, who was investigating the circumstances obtaining Russia and Qatar the right to host the World Cup in 2018 and 2022.

“With regard to the investigation of FIFA, I would like that the report of Garcia to be published fully, but with the norms of the Ethics Committee. And there is no doubt that if there is any violation, it is necessary to hold a second vote” - said Platini.

As a reminder the ethics committee of FIFA withdrew Russia and Qatar suspicions of corruption in the voting for the host country of the World Cup 2018 and 2022, but Michael Garcia said that the information from his report was interpreted incorrectly.

Michel Platini: I'm not talking about the Elimination of the Europa League

UEFA President Michel Platini has refuted reports that he is going to eliminate Europa League in favor of the expansion of the Champions League with 32 to 64 teams.

«I only said that in 2014, we will take a decision on the format of the European Cup in 2015 to 2018 year. I'm not talking about the Elimination of the Europa League. This is a tournament involving the top clubs in Europe, and everyone has a chance to win it. Need to understand what we can do to improve the tournament. The matter we are discussing,» - Platini said.

Platini: Pirlo can win the Golden Ball

UEFA President Michel Platini believes the midfielder of Juventus and Italy international Andrea Pirlo can win the Golden Ball, awarded to the best player in the world.

Recall, Pirlo is one of three Italians who were nominated for this award along with goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and striker Mario Balotelli.

«Pirlo is playing very well and I think he can win the Golden Ball, but it certainly has a lot of strong competitors in the fight for this award,» - said Platini.

Platini has called the shameful behavior of the Serbian fans

UEFA President Michel Platini replied to a letter from the British Sports Minister Hugh Robertson, informed the Secretary-General of the Football Association of England, Alex Horne. We remind that Robertson called on Mr. Platini to take measures against the Serbian fans who insulted by race black footballers England youth team in the match with the Serbian youth in Krusevac.

«Michel Platini replied Hugh Robertson unequivocally: the behavior of the Serbian fans are a disgrace. He said that such scenes should not be repeated at football matches,» - said Horne.

Saint Etienne hold a match without spectators due to the use of pyrotechnics fans

Saint Etienne will match the 30th round of the championship of France against the Nice with no spectators. French Professional Football League club thus punished for his repeated use of pyrotechnics fans. 

"In France there are laws. As soon as someone starts to ignore them, they riskbeing punished. I think that in all of this to blame a small group of fans, but because they are punished, and all other people, including fans of the alternative organizations. Because they suffer and their comrades in the fan group, and other supporters and the club, which pays for all these fines. 

In season-1990/91 when I was captain of the Toulouse. We came to support a group of fans. Fire zagorelispryamo on the bus, were victims. This is dangerous. The ban is afireball causes"- quoted by Christoph Galt, head coach of the Saint Etienne , AFP.

Giorgio Marchetti: “In the San Siro field still acceptable”

Giorgio Marchetti, UEFA representative, said that the union did not consider the complaint, Barcelona on the quality of the turf at the stadium San Siro, filed after the match, quarter finals of the Champions League against the Milan (0:0). 

"Periodically, there are problems with the lawn, San Siro this is due to the microclimate in the bowl of the stadium. Neither the Milan or Inter here can not do anything. They are trying to deal with this problem, but many games are held on the grass, the state of MDM is far from ideal. 

In the San Siro field still acceptable. Simply, there is a difference between acceptable and perfect. This problem is known to all, and I do not think it will be resolved quickly. Adriano Galliani said something about a new type of coverage, but not in our competence to decide what is best for the stadium. 

More and more games passes, more and more problems with lawn. In Amsterdam, for example, this problem was solved, but it is difficult to find away out"- quoted Marchetti Football Italia with reference to broadcast Radio CalcioMercato.

Napoli will face Juventus in the final at the Stadio Olympico on May 20

Cavani should have added his second before the break when he missed the target after Brkic saved well from Gokhan Inler, and Napoli were almost made to pay when Emanuele Pesoli headed just over the bar for Siena. Edinson Cavani's first-half strike helped Napoli book their place in the final of the Coppa Italia with victory over Siena as they overcame a one-goal first-leg deficit and triumph 3-2 on aggregate. Napoli pushed forward from the start and had a fine chance in the seventh minute when Cavani was set up by Camilo Zuniga in the Siena box, but fired over from a very good position. Vergassola's moment to forget came three minutes later when he clumsily deflected a free-kick from Ezequiel Lavezzi into his own net from 10 yards. 

Napoli continued to press with Cavani bringing a fine diving save out of Zeljko Brkic in the Siena goal, then Marek Hamsik driving just over the bar from long range. Simone Vergassola's 10th-minute own goal paved the way for Napoli's comeback and when Cavani struck after 31 minutes it proved enough to send Walter Mazzarri's men to the final. 

Napoli's second came from a swift counter-attack, with Cavani bursting out of the defence and finding Hamsik, who responded with a neat cross for the Uruguayan to head into the bottom corner. Hamsik had a chance to make certain for Napoli five minutes from time when he was fed by Goran Pandev, but shot just the wrong side of the right-hand post before Brienza missed Siena's last chance from a tight angle. In a good start to the second half for the visitors, Franco Brienza and Nicola Belmonte both came close, but Napoli's best chance fell to Lavezzi who shot over the bar in the 79th minute with only the keeper to beat.

Boulahrouz, capped over 30 times for the Netherlands national side

The Dutchman, who has notched up 21 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring two goals, suffered the injury after colliding with team-mate Christian Genter. Stuttgart defender Khalid Boulahrouz is set to spend four weeks on the sidelines after breaking his big toe in training on Wednesday, the club has confirmed. The 30-year-old said: "It's obviously very disappointing, but I will focus on rehabilitation and work hard to return." Stuttgart are unbeaten in their last four games and have climbed to eighth in the league. 

Boulahrouz, capped over 30 times for the Netherlands national side, is concentrating on his recovery. They are just three points from a UEFA Europa League place for next season and will host Nuremberg on Sunday.

Biancocelesti coach handed suspension

The capital giants slumped to defeat with a goal 10 minutes from time from former Juventus defender Nicola Legrottaglie proving decisive. Lazio coach Edy Reja has been handed a one-match ban following his red card during Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Catania. He is now expected to miss third-placed Lazio's clash against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. The punishment was given to the former Napoli and Hajduk Split boss for disrespecting the officials. Udinese's Antonio Floro Flores was given a two-match ban for insulting a linesman after the game. 

Meanwhile, Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin was given a 3,000 euro fine after he was also sent to the stands in the 2-2 draw at home to Napoli for having disrespected the fourth official on the touchline. Palermo's Nicolas Bertolo was given a three-match ban for having been sent off for head-butting, while Fiorentina's Alessio Cerci was given the same penalty after he was dismissed for kicking an opponent.

Adebayor : “Muamba is a strong guy”

The 23-year-old remains in the intensive care unit at the London Chest Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest at Tottenham at the weekend. Emmanuel Adebayor says Fabrice Muamba is recovering well after visiting the Bolton midfielder in hospital on Tuesday. Spurs striker Adebayor has been among those visiting Muamba and he said his friend is doing well. 

"He's in good form and he's well. "He's much better, he can recognise people and he can talk. "We just have to keep praying for him. Now we have to see how he goes in the next couple of days." "He's a strong guy. I think he has been through a lot of things during the last two days but he is back to normal, he's trying to talk normal and he's acting normal which is very important."

Jonny Evans is hoping Chelsea can take points from Manchester City

The Red Devils moved four-points clear of Roberto Mancini's troops on Sunday with an emphatic 5-0 success over 10-man Wolves. Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is hoping Chelsea can take points from Manchester City in Wednesday's clash. City have the chance to respond on Wednesday, however, an in-form Chelsea now stand in their way at the Etihad Stadium.

"Wednesday is a massive game," commented Evans. "We have done our job and that does put pressure on City. "The goal difference is a massive consideration," he continued. "Chelsea have had a couple of good victories so maybe their spirits will be up a little bit and they will go into Wednesday's game in pretty confident mood." "If you look ahead to the end of the season, the last thing you want to do is lose the league on goal difference. "It is almost like another point at times and it would be a horrible way to lose the league if that was the case, so it is up to us to rectify it." 

United's healthy victory over the weekend means they are just three goals behind City in the goal difference stakes and the defender knows that could be the deciding factor. Roberto Di Matteo's squad have won four games on the bounce - including a remarkable UEFA Champions League U-turn against Napoli - and Evans hopes the Londoners can maintain their form.

Dirk Kuyt: "I want to play every game”

Kuyt insists he is happy at Anfield and would consider finishing his career at Liverpool, but that he might have to reconsider his options if he finds himself on the sidelines. The Dutchman has struggled to nail down a regular starting place in Kenny Dalglish's first XI with summer signing Jordan Henderson taking his spot on the right-side of midfield. Dirk Kuyt has admitted he could be forced to consider his future at Liverpool if he does not play more reguarly next season. Kuyt believes the future looks bright for Liverpool, but he knows they must find consistency if they are to challenge for honours on a regular basis.

"I want to play every game. It is very disappointing when I don't - like the Carling Cup final for instance,". "From my point of view I'm feeling really well physically, I don't think I've ever felt stronger, and I'm ready to play games, I am ready to play every game of the season. For me it is all about trying to convince the manager he needs to pick me more than he does at the moment. 

"We cannot give up on any spot in the Premier League and we are still in the FA Cup, so we have to keep fighting this season to deliver. Future wise, I think we will be okay. I think we have much to look forward to, because there is a sense we can go places with this squad, because there are some players with real talent. "We have a sense that we are a coming force, that we are building something special," added Kuyt. "We have a sense that we can do something next season for sure, but we are still in this season, and we still have a chance. "As long as I play as much as I want to play then I will be happy, but if it gets to the point where I am not playing every game any more, then maybe I will have to make another decision - but I don't think about that at this stage." "I can see myself staying at Anfield for the rest of my career, as long as I am satisfied and am entitled to play in each game to get to the level I want to be. 

"Yet we know as a club how important the top four is to the future - the finances mean you cannot afford to be out of it too long. That is why we have to keep going, and even if we are some points behind now, we can not give up. "We have to work now by thinking if we get three points at QPR we get a bit closer, and you never know what's going to happen. I came to Liverpool, one of the biggest clubs in the world, to win trophies. So to not win anything for six years is not something I expected. 

"I have been close, I have played some big finals, and now I have got that winners' medal in the Carling Cup, and I am really hungry for success to make up for that lost time. It is great to be going to Wembley for the semi, it is a special place for everyone in football, but that is not enough, we have to aim to win the semi, win the FA Cup and find that bit extra to be higher in the league. "You can say we have had a maddening inconsistency at times, even if we have been unlucky. Maybe that's because we have a lot of young players, a lot of new players at the club, we have to keep playing like that, but take the chances we are creating, and there were signs against Everton and Stoke we are starting to do that. "We need to find the consistency, and get the points we deserve and we will be there, and we want to be there as soon as possible. In the dressing room, we are not satisfied with what has happened so far."

Michel Platini insists there will be no backtracking regarding financial fair play

European football's governing body is keen to reduce the debt burden on clubs and new rules have come into effect this season, with a three-year transition period for teams to break even. UEFA president Michel Platini insists there will be no backtracking regarding financial fair play. A limit on maximum losses has been set as UEFA tries to ensure clubs do not spend more than they earn and possible punishments from 2014 could be exclusion from the Champions League or Europa League. UEFA's executive committee unanimously approved the concept of financial fair play back in 2009, with the main aim of bringing "more discipline and rationality" to club finances, particularly over salaries and transfer fees. 

Former France captain Platini said: "There's no lack of money. Clubs have never spent more. But it's bad financial management. We need to get rules in place... and there'll be no backtracking. Meanwhile, the former midfielder, who guided France to European glory in 1984, said his push to open up Europe's most prestigious club competition to smaller countries has paid off. Minnows APOEL Nicosia of Cyprus have been the main beneficiaries, making it through to the Champions League last eight and a tie with Spanish giants Real Madrid later this month. Platini said he was prepared to be in the firing line if clubs that transgress were banned from European competition but he said the rules were "important for the legitimacy and popularity" of the game. 

Elsewhere, the UEFA supremo again made his case against goal-line technology, arguing that to increase the number of officials at games from three to five made more financial sense than expensive cameras and equipment. 

Platini said there would be no exceptions, even if clubs with foreign owners like France's Paris Saint Germain or Manchester City in the Premier League had deep enough pockets to operate at a loss. Platini said the competition "has to be played at the right time" and that flexibility over the dates would mean more countries would get the chance to host it in the future. UEFA is currently studying what Platini said was a "range of sanctions" for clubs that fail to meet the financial fair play criteria. Platini also said he was getting growing support from fans for a winter World Cup in Qatar in 2022, with only leagues opposed because of the potential disruption to their domestic calendar. 

Platini said he had been in favour of technology but had reassessed his position, maintaining that more officials would be fairer for players. Platini also brushed off concerns about this year's European championships in Poland and Ukraine, saying the tournament was playing a key role in developing much-needed infrastructure.

"Governments are having to tighten their belts and it's not going down well in their countries. We probably won't be popular but we have to do it, otherwise football will be destroyed." "It goes from fines to exclusion from competitions but it may also be sanctions in terms of recruitment...the goal is not to kill off clubs, it's about setting out rules," he said. "I'm happy that they're playing. It's proof that these small countries have the right to play in the Champions League," he said."Why should the champions of some countries not play when some teams that came fifth in others play?" "If five of them get it wrong three of them would have got it wrong. But the opposite isn't necessarily true," he argued. "That's what is left after such an event, a legacy that wouldn't exist if there wasn't the Euros. "It's a great adventure, complicated, difficult. But difficult births often lead to beautiful babies," he said.

Roma are sixth with 44 points

Argentine-born Italy striker Pablo Osvaldo scored with an angled shot three minutes in, while Rodrigo Palacio hit the crossbar with Genoa's best opportunity in the 71st. Roma kept alive its hopes of returning to the UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 win over Genoa in Serie A on Monday. Roma's run in Europe this season ended in August with a Europa League play-off loss to Slovan Bratislava. 

With the win, Roma moved within four points of third-placed Lazio, who hold the last UEFA Champions League qualifying spot. Lazio have 48 points, Napoli and Udinese are next with 47 each, while Roma are sixth with 44. The match moved to Monday due to a conflict with the Italy-Scotland rugby match at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Frank Lampard believes Andre Villas-Boas

Frank Lampard believes Andre Villas-Boas spent too much time looking ahead to the future of Chelsea and lost sight of the present. As one of the older players who lost his automatic first-team place as Villas-Boas looked to refresh the side, Lampard openly admitted his relationship with the Portuguese was difficult. Villas-Boas was sacked earlier this month and his fractious relationship with some of his senior players was one of the factors behind his downfall. 

Lampard and Ashley Cole were left out of the side for the first leg of their Champions League tie against Napoli, which they lost 3-1 in Italy. And the 33-year-old told The Sun Sunday: "His plan was long-term. But somewhere in the middle of that, the present didn't go so well - and that's where the problems came. Lampard admitted he had told Villas-Boas what he thought of that decision, adding: "I wasn't disrespectful. I just told him I thought I should be playing." 

He added: "I told him what I felt and he had no problem with me saying it. I wasn't making a stand. The fact we might not have seen eye to eye was irrelevant to me." "He thanked me for being a top professional, which I appreciated," Lampard said. "A lot of people think the players didn't play for him or respond. We did but it just didn't work out." "To be fair to AVB, that was part of the remit and I get that we need to move on and change. But you can't lose sight of the present."

AC Milan maintained their four-point advantage over Juventus at the top of Serie A

AC Milan maintained their four-point advantage over Juventus at the top of Serie A after both sides claimed three-point hauls on Saturday. Juventus stormed to a comprehensive 5-0 win over 10-manFiorentina to keep the heat on leaders Milan. 

A goal in either half was enough to earn AC Milan all three points, but they could have had no complaints had they been beaten by a Parma side who enjoyed the better of the game but just could not find the back of the net. Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave Milan the lead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute and Urby Emanuelson added a second 10 minutes into the second half. 

Mirko Vucinic put the visitors in front in the 15th minute and Fiorentina's hopes of recovering suffered a blow when Alessio Cerci was sent off five minutes later. Arturo Vidal gave Juve a two-goal lead at the break before further strikes from Claudio Marchisio, Andrea Pirlo and Simone Padoin finished off the home side as the Stadio Artemio Franchi emptied gradually as the second half progressed. 

The win was Milan's fourth on the bounce as the Rossoneri bid to secure a 19th league title this season. 

Parma 0 AC Milan 2

Fiorentina 0 Juventus 5 

Footballers have taken to Twitter to express their support and wish the midfielder well

Muamba collapsed in the 41st minute of Bolton's FA Cup quarter-final against Tottenham, with the match abandoned after the player received treatment on the pitch from paramedics. Footballers from around the world have voiced their concern and support for Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba following his collapse at White Hart Lane on Saturday. The club have confirmed the 23-year-old is "critically ill" in intensive care at the heart attack centre of the London Chest Hospital. Both sets of fans chanted the player's name as he was being treated on the pitch and Tottenham forward Rafael van der Vaart and Muamba's team-mate Tuncay Sanli both prayed for the former Arsenal player.

Footballers have taken to Twitter to express their support and wish the midfielder well. 

"Praying for you Fab. Hope he's OK. Thoughts with him and his family. For all those asking, I know as much as you do. Waiting anxiously for updates from teammates. Fab is a fighter!" - Bolton midfielderStuart Holden. "I seriously hope my best friend in football is OK. Stay strong bro please please stay strong. God is with you remember that." - Middlesbrough defender Justin Hoyte, who came through the Arsenal youth system with Muamba. "Terrible what happened with Muamba during the game. We're all praying for him." - Tottenham playmaker Van der Vaart "Pray for Fab. God willing he will pull through." - Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe. "All our hearts with Fabrice Muamba, one of my closest friends at Bolton. I'm shocked, wishing him a fast recovery." - Wigan's former Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi. "Hope Fabrice Muamba is OK. Praying for him and his family. Still in shock." - Manchester United strikerWayne Rooney. "My thoughts are with Fabrice Muamba's family. We all are praying for him and hope for. "Doesn't matter who you support. Doesn't matter if you aren't a football fan. Doesn't matter if you aren't religious. Pray for Fabrice Muamba." - Tottenham defender Kyle Walker. "I'm so sad about what happened to Fabrice Muamba today. Played with him for a couple of years. What a great guy. Always a smile on his face. Please Fabrice bring that smile back. My thoughts are with you and your lovely family!" - Arsenal captain Robin van Persie. "My thoughts are with Fabrice and his family. Stay strong mate. Our prayers are with you." - Barcelona's former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. "Unbelievable what happened today!! Fabrice Muamba my thoughts are with you and your family. I will keep praying and hope you will be ok!!!" - Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt 

The Football Association also took to Twitter to release a short statement, which read: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Fabrice Muamba and his family right now. A wonderful person."