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Last updated : 16 October 2005 By Ed

"Some of the things he says are very interesting and worth listening to particularly his views on the multi-ownership of clubs.

"I know he's concerned about that and I hope he does something about it because it's a concern for everyone.

"You hear talk about certain clubs having signed thirty African youngsters - that sort of thing should also be a concern, but these are major issues which I don't think FIFA ever take up.

"Instead they're quite happy to take up smaller issues like talking about a player at Manchester United of 19 years of age, rather than pursuing the really important issues in the game at this moment in time.