Referees have been given the power to halt and even abandon matches in European competitions if there is racist chanting by fans under new guidelines announced by UEFA today.

UEFA president Michel Platini has agreed to postpone by a month a decision on sweeping changes to the Champions League after opposition from leagues and clubs.

ENGLISH clubs will dominate the pot of top seeds in today’s Champions League draw, but before the names are drawn out of the hat UEFA are due to announce sweeping changes to the format of the competition.

English clubs will dominate the pot of top seeds in tomorrow’s Champions League draw but before the names are drawn out of the hat UEFA are due to announce sweeping changes to the format of the competition.