EPFL: new statutes approved, president Lars-Christer Olsson joins UEFA Executive Committee

"Marking a new era for the EPFL, the assembly unanimously approved new statutes for the association to reflect an open, transparent and democratic organisation which is now more fit than ever to tackle the numerous challenges that face professional football across Europe," announced the EPFL on 20/10/2017.

"Included in the new statutes was that the president of EPFL would automatically be the association’s representative on UEFA’s Executive Committee. As such, current president Lars-Christer Olsson (SWE) will be EPFL’s representative. UEFA will ratify the nomination at its next ordinary congress which is being held in Slovakia next February (on 27/02/2018)," said the EPFL.

"The Assembly discussed a wide range of issues currently facing European professional football. Most prominent was the continuing and pressing issue of financial distribution. A key concern for EPFL member leagues is the widening financial gap between the Champions League and the Europa League," said the EPFL.

"Enhancing and protecting competitive balance in European Football" (L-C Olsson, EPFL, on 20/10/2017)

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