Asian Football Confederation chief slams English Premier League

0 Comments | AFP, February, 2008

SINGAPORE (AFP) — AFC president Mohamed bin Hammam has lashed out at the powerbrokers of the English Premier League for putting "money before responsibility" in their plan to play matches overseas.

The Asian Football Confederation chief is strongly opposed to the proposals and said the Premier League and its chief executive Richard Scudamore should have thought more carefully about the idea before it became public.

"We'll vote strongly against it," Bin Hammam told the BBC.

"The Premier League are putting money before responsibility and dignity.

"As far as Asia is concerned, I'm not supportive of this initiative."

The Premier League has suggested adding one more round of fixtures to their schedule, with 10 games to be played at five different...