What They're Saying

"It's more than 30 years down the road now so I can tell you. It was in a match between my team, Nancy, and Nantes in 1975 -- and I was happy to do it. I also did it once in another match, but I cannot remember which one. But that was all. Never again."

-- UEFA president Michel Platini admits that he took a dive or two during his illustrious playing career. Platini said his plan to experiment with five officials at a youth tournament later this year is intended to make it harder for players to simulate being fouled. (Reuters)

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