50 to 60 clubs are holding talks over Super League plans 

Although approved by the EU’s Court of Justice, the ambitious plans for the European Super League haven’t materialized as anticipated.

Several top European clubs boycotted, revealing strong opposition to the innovative idea of the European Super League. A number of sources have indicated that enough teams have agreed to hold the tournament as of late.

After winning their case in court, ESPL organizers began reaching out to prospective teams. They are namely a selected group of at least 50 top-tier teams. Regrettably, the concept has been shot down by almost 60 percent of them.

The initial plan proposed a “closed” league, but there was significant criticism for allegedly excluding clubs, abusing their dominant positions.

Fan demonstrations, global outcry, and a strong warning from UEFA ensued. The proposal failed despite its warnings that participating clubs and players would be ineligible for major tournaments like the World Cup.

Shortly after, six of the twelve rebel clubs, including half from the English Premier League, declined participation, causing the plan’s collapse. Following A22 Sports Management’s efforts in Spanish courts, the matter was referred to the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg.

What was Agnelli’s original plan?

Andrea Agnelli is among the key people who founded the Super League. Twelve of Europe’s most prestigious clubs proposed the formation of a new European tournament in 2021, prompting his resignation as ECA Chairman.

Only Real Madrid, Juventus, and Barcelona remained officially participating in the breakaway competition after most of the other teams left within 48 hours.

The Super League project has already damaged relations within European football, most notably Andrea Agnelli and Aleksander Ceferin

Agnelli stepped down as president of Juventus a year ago, so he is no longer in that role. Despite Ceferin’s role as godfather to Agnelli’s daughter, the Super League initiative…

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Author : Martina Alcheva

Publish date : 2024-01-27 18:23:21

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