UEFA President Michel Platini have recognised the great contributions made by
Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger and Carlo Ancelotti to its leading
club competition, the UEFA Champions League, on the opening day of the
annual UEFA Elite Club Coaches Forum in Nyon on Wednesday.
The trio each received a framed picture and plaque to recognise their
longevity as coaches in the competition, mirroring UEFA's honouring of
players who reach 100 caps in international football.
The recently
retired Sir Alex managed 202 matches during his long spell in charge of
Manchester United FC, while Wenger has overseen 152 and Ancelotti 117.
The latter pair received their awards from Mr Platini himself while Sir
Alex – co-chairing the event along with UEFA's chief technical officer
Ioan Lupescu from a live video link-up – was invited to come to
Switzerland to collect his.
"I would like to give you this award
as a mark of recognition," said the UEFA President. "I would be happy
you come to collect it here in Nyon."
The fourth member of the '100 club', José Mourinho, will receive his mark of recognition at a later date
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