Premier League supremo Dave Richards stormed out of a meeting after
UEFA insisted they want the FA Cup winners in the Champions
League.
UEFA president Michel Platini believes the fourth Premier League
place should be sacrificed in two years time in a bid to revive
the most famous cup competition in the world.
But chairman Richards, who is also on UEFAs Professional Football
Strategy Council, was visibly angry at the idea.
Platini said: The FA Cup is one of the greatest competitions and
the winner really deserves to be in the Champions League rather
than the team that comes fourth.
We need to ensure the rich dont become richer.
But Manchester United chief executive David Gill blasted: The
current system is the right one to ensure the best teams are in the
competition.
However, there was one bit of good news for the Premier League with
the third-placed team no longer having to qualify.
Platini also wants the Champions League final to be changed to a
Saturday from a Wednesday.
