UEFA boss Johansson hits back at 'sexist' claims

UEFA president Lennart Johansson has defended his controversial comments about female football players.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2005 - 13:39

UEFA president Lennart Johansson has defended his controversial comments about female football players.

Johansson, the most powerful man in European football, was criticised yesterday after suggesting the women’s game should promote itself by using players’ looks.

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