UEFA has welcomed a new European Parliament report on sport which enlists the support of MEPs for all of the football governing body's main policies and core values.

The extensive report enlists MEPs' support for all of UEFA's main policies and core values in very clear terms. The document also underlines that close cooperation between European Union (EU) member states' relevant authorities and sports federations is essential to tackle the scourge of violence in stadia.

"This resolution shows the European Parliament understands the challenges facing European football. I am impressed with the text and the amount of effort that has gone into it. UEFA reaffirms its commitment to continue working with the parliament and other EU bodies to implement solutions to these issues,” UEFA official website quoted UEFA President Michel Platini as saying.