KUALA LUMPUR – Fifa president Sepp Blatter is working with the European Union on plans to reduce the number of overseas players dominating teams in leagues across Europe.
Speaking to reporters in the Malaysian capital, where he is attending a regional award ceremony, Blatter said it was time for a change in Europe. “The European Union does not cover this issue in its constitution at the moment but sport will be mentioned for the first time when they change their laws in December,” Blatter said.Blatter added that Fifa would like to set a limit of five foreigners in any starting line-up.Nampa-Reuters”The European Union does not cover this issue in its constitution at the moment but sport will be mentioned for the first time when they change their laws in December,” Blatter said.Blatter added that Fifa would like to set a limit of five foreigners in any starting line-up.Nampa-Reuters
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