Platini eyes spending cap for Euro clubs

MICHEL PLATINI yesterday told the European parliament how UEFA plan to address two issues which he believes are blighting football — the frivolous spending of clubs and the exploitation of young players.

The UEFA president warned that “the values that football represents are in danger” and told MEPs in Brussels that UEFA are considering enforcing a cap on the expenditure of clubs.

The 53-year-old former France captain also described the recruitment of overseas youngsters by Europe’s top clubs as “exploiting child labour” and “child trafficking”.