FA to examine Cardiff's Euro eligibility

0 Comments | AFP, March, 2008

LONDON (AFP) — Cardiff cannot presently qualify for Europe if they win the FA Cup but that could all change after the Football Association announced they would look again at their rulebook.

As things stand Cardiff, who face fellow Championship side Barnsley in a Wembley semi-final next month, would not qualify for the UEFA Cup if they won the FA Cup because Welsh clubs are only eligible to qualify through their own competitions.

UEFA president Michel Platini has promised to intervene to help Cardiff should they continue a season of Cup shocks by lifting the trophy, and the FA are now reviewing their own rule.

"In light of Cardiff City's success in reaching the FA Cup semi-finals, the Football Association is considering its position on European qualification...