ANDl UEFA Executive Committee met on Thursday morning telematically. Aleksander Ceferin gave the version of what has happened in the last two years. “It has been a difficult year, with many challenges, with the pandemic we have already been in for almost two years. I am very proud of European football, fans, the media, of the entire football society. “
He justified what happened in Monday’s draw. “The information came to us that something was wrong with the software, I had a meeting with them over the phone, the software providers and they proposed to redo the draw and that it was not known when the error had occurred. We decided to be transparent and say it to learn for the future. It is too early to know the possible consequences. We cannot be so dependent on technology. It was not a human error, it was a UEFA mistake, we apologize to everyone. “
The information came to us that something was wrong with the software, I had a meeting with them over the phone, the software providers and they proposed to redo the draw and that it was not known when the error had occurred.
The A celebrated executive has dealt with the issue of financial Fair Play and the change that will take place in the face of next season. “We are discussing with the LIgas, with the holders of the rights. I have spoken with the Spanish, English and German League. We will continue talking because it needs to be changed. Andrea Taverso will report on it soon. All parties are very interested and united in the change. We must adapt to the new times and I am optimistic about the agreements we will reach because it is something important for everyone“.
Regarding the calendar, he stated: “We are talking to FIFA. It is something strategic. We have to discuss, share and decide. There was going to be a vote, but it hasn’t happened. “
