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FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2006, file photo, then President of UEFA Lennart Johannson, the ruling body of European soccer poses for the Associated Press as he announces his manifesto for a further term in office, in London. Johansson, who oversaw the introduction of the Champions League during a 17-year reign as president of European soccer's governing body, has died. He was 89. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

Champions League architect Lennart Johansson dies at 89

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Atletico's David Villa, is patted on the head by UEFA president Michel Platini, after receiving his runner up medal, at the end of the Champions League final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, at the Luz stadium, in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Ex-UEFA chief doubts Platini will make FIFA bid

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press