Arsene Wenger's statement that will anger the English: 'This rule should be changed'
FIFA Development Director Arsène Wenger spoke about the Champions League qualification rule. The French football figure made striking statements regarding the qualification for the Champions League for the team that wins the UEFA Europa League. These comments are likely to anger the English teams with a high chance of winning the trophy...
French football figure Arsène Wenger spoke about the direct qualification to the Champions League for the team that wins the UEFA Europa League.
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Wenger made important statements following the possibility of a Manchester United - Tottenham final. He stated that the rule allowing the winner of the UEFA Europa League to automatically qualify for the following year's Champions League should be changed.
Arsène Wenger made the following statements:
'Teams that win the UEFA Europa League should earn the right to automatically participate in the Europa League the following year, but they should not be required to enter the Champions League. Especially considering the possibility of five teams from the Premier League participating.
I believe this is a matter that UEFA should consider and review. On the other hand, some will argue that focusing on the Europa League and awarding the winner with this prize (Champions League qualification) is necessary to make the competition interesting and motivate the teams.'
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THE ENGLISH HAVE THE ADVANTAGE!
In the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinals, Manchester United defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0 away, while Tottenham won 3-1 at home against Bodo/Glimt, making the possibility of two English teams playing in the final quite high.
The second-leg matches of the UEFA Europa League will be played on Thursday, May 8.
