LILLE, France: UEFA President Michel Platini yesterday revealed his intention to record discussions between officials in European matches as of next season.
“I understand the error of the referee who didn’t see the foul by (Thomas) Mueller (on Jordi Alba in the build-up to Bayern Munich’s third goal in their 4-0 win against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final first leg),” Platini said during a visit to the northern French city of Lille to check on preparations for the Euro 2016 finals yesterday.
“But there were three international standard referees involved and none of them saw it. Something is not right.
“If the referee were on his own, he wouldn’t have seen it, and two might not have seen it either but, between three, they have to see it!
“As of next year I have asked the general secretary (of UEFA) to record conversations between officials in matches involving five officials.
“I don’t believe that nobody saw the foul. It’s not possible. Why was nothing said? I want to know.” AFP
