Fergie supports Blatter stance on foreign imports

Alex Ferguson believes clubs should be seen to have “a proportion of home-based players” – and feels rivals Arsenal would “protest the loudest” at such a rule.

Fergie supports Blatter stance on foreign imports

Alex Ferguson believes clubs should be seen to have “a proportion of home-based players” – and feels rivals Arsenal would “protest the loudest” at such a rule.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has announced he will lobby for restrictions on the number of foreign players in each team and Ferguson has voiced his support.

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