Michel Platini has sexified the UEFA Cup for the 2009 season, re-naming the new look league the UEFA Europa League and adding to 48 clubs in 12 groups of 4, with the top two in each joining the 8 third place clubs in the Champions League 32 club knockout phase.

The league will also have it’s television rights sold the same way as the Champions League.

“I am convinced the new format will give the Uefa Europa League a successful new impetus,” said Uefa president Michel Platini.

“These changes will improve this historic competition, which is very important for Uefa and for European football as it gives more fans, players and clubs the thrill of European club football.”

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