Past champions to join in Euro 2000 draw
First Published: Dec 06, 1999European governing body UEFA has issued the list of former stars who will take part in the draw for the Euro 2000 finals on Sunday.
Each winning side will have a representative to take part in the draw ceremony.
The 1960 winners the Soviet Union will have Viktor Ponedelik at the ceremony, 1964 champions Spain are sending Luis Suarez with the 1968 Italians bringing Giacinto Facchetti.
Franz Beckenbauer will represent the 1972 West Germans with the Czech Republic sending Antonin Panenka. Former FC Barcelona midfielder Bernd Schuster will be the representative of the 1980 champions.
Michel Platini will revive memories of the great 1984 champions and current Dutch coach Frank Rijkaard will attend in two capacities as the coach of one of the hosts.
Denmark's John Jensen and Germany's Thomas Helmer complete the champions who will be involved in the draw.
The format of the draw will be decided two days before the ceremony with differentials likely to determine the set up of the groups.
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