European clubs want to scrap August internationals

Uefa says Europe's national football associations want to have only double-headers for international matches and to avoid fixtures in August.

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LIMASSOL, Cyprus – Uefa says Europe's national football associations want to have only double-headers for international matches and to avoid fixtures in August in a revamp of the competition calendar.

A two-day meeting of its 53 member FAs ended with a clear desire to have a calendar that only features double-headers, and for the single friendly match slot in August in particular to be scrapped.

Uefa President Michel Platini says the calendar remains a top priority for Uefa which will decide on the best option before making a recommendation to FIFA which has final say on what shape the calendar will take.

European clubs have pressed Uefa and FIFA to drop August internationals, describing them as “nonsense” matches which disrupt preparations for their season. – Sapa-AP

Source: http://www.iol.co.za/european-clubs-want-to-scrap-august-internationals-1.1143119

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