” “"Football brings people together. In a continent that is so proud of its cultural diversity, football offers a common language, helps integrate different communities. In its best expression, this sport hands down some of the basic values of Europe: the respect of the rules, the respect of others, teamwork and solidarity". Michel Platini, president of UEFA, gives his welcome to the sports event that will be held in Manchester tomorrow evening, when the local team will play against an international team to celebrate the 50th anniversary of EU integration. The match will be hosted by the English city, whose team was the first to play in a continental championship in 1957. The team will include Olivier Kahn, Iker Casillas, Eric Abidal, Lilan Thuram, Carles Puyol, Marco Materazzi, Juninho Pernambucano, Florent Malouda, Luis Miguel, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic. José Manuel Barroso, president of the EU Commission, which supports the event, states: "This celebration is a fantastic way to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the EU. Football moves the Europeans in such a special way because it is shared passion and a language that everyone understands". ” “
