Big clubs only interested in money, blasts Platini

MICHEL PLATINI has criticised elite clubs for reducing football to a “question of money”, on the same day UEFA warned clubs they could be thrown out of their domestic leagues if they choose to break away from existing UEFA competitions.

A statement issued by UEFA responded to reports that the G14 group of clubs - which includes Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool - have considered breaking away to form a rival tournament to the Champions League, although those reports have been denied.

France legend Platini, who is a member of the UEFA executive committee and is a candidate to be their next president, claims the clubs are more interested in money than football.