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Gianni Infantino calls for group stage respect

Monday, September 12, 2011

UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino has high hopes for the season, saying: "We have to all be passionate, but we have to keep the word 'respect' close to our hearts."

Gianni Infantino calls for group stage respect
Gianni Infantino calls for group stage respect ©UEFA.com

With the start of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League group stages fast approaching, excitement is building among football fans around the world, including Gianni Infantino.

In this exclusive interview with UEFA.com, the UEFA General Secretary enthuses about SSC Napoli and Manchester City FC coming into the Europe's top club competition and expresses his delight at the evolution of the UEFA Europa League. He also has a message for all the players, coaches and fans involved in the competitions: "We have to be passionate, but we have to keep the word 'respect' close to our hearts and live it."

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