Ancient and modern touch for 2009 logo

UEFA has unveiled its new visual identity for the 2009 UEFA Champions League final in Rome, a design that combines today’s competition trophy with the ancient Roman symbol of victory, a laurel wreath.

Wreaths were worn by victorious emperors as they rode through the streets of Ancient Rome in carriages drawn by white horses, and have a special place in the city’s history. Framing the main elements of the design is a stylised portrait of Rome’s famous landmark, the Colosseum. Taken together, the different parts of the new identity reflect the city’s history, architectural heritage and passion for football

Uefa could ban clubs with debts

UEFA General Secretary David Taylor

David Taylor the general secrtary of UEFA has warned that football clubs with heavy debts could be excluded from future European Competitions.  The Scot who was previous the SFA Chief Executive said, clubs who are not doing anything to address their debts will face the “ultimate sanction” of not beeing lincenced to enter the Champions League or UEFA Cup.

This comes after FA chairman Lord Triesman estimated the total debt owed by English football to be £3billion with around a thrid of figure accounted for by Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.