The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled in favor European Super League and pointed out that both UEFA and FIFA are “abusing their dominant position”, which is why they cannot impose sanctions on clubs that choose to take part. The ruling mentions that there is no framework for the rules of the above-mentioned companies to ensure that they are “transparent, objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate”.
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However, the judgment also makes this clear “Doesn’t mean that a competition like the Super League project necessarily has to be approved”, as his decision relates to the rules of FIFA and UEFA, but not to the specific competition. Authorities, clubs and leagues then spoke out.
FIFA comments on the Super League
Following the announcement of the ECJ ruling, FIFA released a statement saying that it “will now analyze the decision in consultation with UEFA, the other confederations and member associations before making any further comments.” He emphasized that too “strongly believes in the specificity of sport, including the pyramid structure – based on sporting achievements – and the principles of competitive balance and financial solidarity.”because these principles “Football owes its long and successful history”.
FIFA's statement on the ECJ ruling on the Super League. Photo capture
UEFA comments on the European Super League
In a statement, UEFA announced the following: “This judgment does not mean an endorsement or confirmation of the so-called 'Superliga', but rather highlights an already existing deficit.” under the UEFA pre-approval framework, a technical aspect that was already identified and addressed in June 2022. “UEFA is convinced of the soundness of its new rules”stated the entity.
UEFA statement on the ECJ ruling on the Super League. Photo capture
LaLiga and Bundesliga reject the Super League: “It is a selfish and elitist model”
“Today we remember more than ever that the Super League is a selfish and elitist model. “Any format that is not completely open and directly accessible year after year through national leagues is a closed model,” Spanish LaLiga said in its statement. “The DFL expressly supports the European sports model and rejects competitions outside the sports they organize associations and leagues,” said the German Bundesliga.
Movement promoted by the Spanish LaLiga. Photo capture
Manchester United, Bayern Munich and several clubs against the Super League
“Our position has not changed. We remain fully committed to participating in UEFA competitions.”explained the Red Devils. “It is once again very clear: the door to the Super League at FC Bayern remains closed”, the Bavarian club stated emphatically; Likewise, teams like Villarreal, Valencia, Valladolid and other Spanish teams joined the LaLiga movement: “Earn it on the field”.