In the early hours of Thursday, December 21st, it was announced that the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) decided in favor of the Super League, a club tournament on the Old Continent promoted by important teams such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. In this way, the highest European judicial authority based in Luxembourg has ruled against FIFA and UEFA that “they are abusing their dominant position”.
He TWENTY He clarified that his ruling “does not mean that a competition such as the Super League project must necessarily be approved” and clarified that his ruling concerns the rules of FIFA and UEFA in general and not a specific project go. However, this decision is an impetus for the development of this tournament, whose company is responsible for A22 Sports Management.
“There is no framework for FIFA and UEFA rules to ensure that they are transparent, objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate (…). Likewise, the rules that give FIFA and UEFA exclusive control over the commercial exploitation of the associated rights. “Contests restrict competition because of their importance for the media, consumers and television viewers in the European Union,” the court said.
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After learning of this decision, Bernd Reichart, General Director of A22 Sports, spoke out. “We have earned the right to take part in competitions (…). UEFA's monopoly is over. Football is free. Now the clubs will not suffer any threats or penalties. They are free to decide about their own future.”
What is the European Super League?
The European Super League was launched in April 2021 by 12 European clubs who want to create a new top continental competition outside of the Champions League. This tournament is intended to be controlled and managed by the participating teams themselves, without the involvement of UEFA and FIFA.
“European club competitions should be managed by clubs, as is done at national level, and not by third parties who benefit from the system without taking any risk,” says the decalogue from A22 Sports, the company responsible for the event.
European Super League format
- 64 Equipos participants: 16 Star League (1st°), 16 Gold League (2nd°), 32 Blue League (3rd°).
- There is no fixed equipment.
- Groups of 8 teams: 14 games guaranteed.
- Final stages of league champions and relegation.
- System of promotions and relegations.
- Access to the Blue League (third division) is via national competitions.
- It is played during the week so as not to influence the various national championships.