League to battle UEFA’s ‘underage’ transfer plans

THE Premier League will attempt to head off UEFA’s attempt to ban the transfer of players under the age of 18 when Europe’s sports ministers meet later this week.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2008 - 00:00

UEFA insisted they will join the Premier League to oppose plans for a European-wide regulator of sport which will exert financial control on clubs.

But European football’s ruling body will continue to campaign for the ban on young players being transferred.

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