Platini: Grass should not be turfed out

UEFA president Michel Platini has urged caution over the growing use of plastic pitches for top-level domestic and international matches.

Platini: Grass should not be turfed out
Mon, 17 Mar, 2008 - 14:11

UEFA president Michel Platini has urged caution over the growing use of plastic pitches for top-level domestic and international matches.

Platini was speaking in Manchester today after official handover of the UEFA Cup to city officials in preparation for this year’s final at the City of Manchester Stadium on May 14.

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