Gianni Infantino, the general secretary of UEFA has expressed the excitement of millions of football lovers from all across the globe, as the Champions League is heading towards the finals. He also stated his gratitude to the fans and players during the quarter final and semi-final draw ceremony for being adhered to the values of Respect in the blue-riband club of Europe.
He also added, “He last round matches have given us some memorable moments of top-quality European football. Forty-seven goals were scored during this round, which is an average of 2.9 goals per match. Six UEFA member associations are still represented in the competition – this is the first time since the 1998/99 season.”
Mr. Infantino also said, “The excitement, the passion and the drama that those matches generated was lived and breathed by thousands of fans at the stadiums,” he also added, “with a record-breaking stadium attendance of 96% during this last round of 16.”
According to the UEFA General Secretary, millions of sports lovers have been the part of this action packed event. He also stated, “Their choice of which game to watch was made easier this time around, as the games of the round of 16 were spread over four match dates and not two – giving the fans more opportunity to watch these great teams and players in action.”
He further added, “At this point, I would also like to thank the fans and the clubs for upholding the true spirit of respect and fair play, both on and off the pitch, a spirit that we all hold so dear. That makes our game and this competition so great.”
Mr. Infantino also added, “We now move to the quarter and semi-final stages of this great European club competition and the road to the final is truly under way.”
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