William Gaillard Quotes (22 Quotes)

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Everyone can draw their own conclusions.

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.

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

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.

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

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.