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Platini Praises Barcelona's Football Style
The Blaugrana have provided the UEFA boss with plenty of enjoyable viewing lately...
20-Sep-2009 2:33:46 PM
After witnessing yet another spectacular performance from Barcelona, UEFA president Michel Platini gave them a glowing endorsement.
Speaking to La Gazzetta dell Sport, Platini said, "In Barca, the ball runs, not the players."
"Their passing tires out the opposition.
"Therefore they always manage to control the game."
Platini then went on to analyse the earlier Champions League clash against Inter, continuing, "Inter did all they could."
"They have not won in Europe for a long time, and their objective is to create a new team that wins international prestige. Evidently, if you play against a team like Barcelona who has 70 percent possession, you will defend a lot.
"Mourinho is right to say that they did their best, and a draw is a good result for them."
Arjun Miglani, Goal.com
Speaking to La Gazzetta dell Sport, Platini said, "In Barca, the ball runs, not the players."
"Their passing tires out the opposition.
"Therefore they always manage to control the game."
Platini then went on to analyse the earlier Champions League clash against Inter, continuing, "Inter did all they could."
"They have not won in Europe for a long time, and their objective is to create a new team that wins international prestige. Evidently, if you play against a team like Barcelona who has 70 percent possession, you will defend a lot.
"Mourinho is right to say that they did their best, and a draw is a good result for them."
Arjun Miglani, Goal.com
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