The European Confederation (UEFA) misplaced certainly one of its former emeritus members this Thursday. Gerhard Aigner, former secretary basic of the physique (1989-1999) then govt head (1999-2003), has died.
The German joined UEFA following beginning as a referee. Late in his profession, he was concerned in youth growth and novice soccer. A minute of applause was given to him earlier than the kick-off of the Euro matches scheduled for this Thursday (England-Denmark and Spain-Italy) and performed in his native nation.