Teams would have to qualify for the competition through their domestic leagues. Teams would be guaranteed a minimum of 14 matches per season for "stability and predictability" of revenue. There would be four tiers of competition involving up to between 60 and 80 teams..
Is the European Super League legal?
In April 2021, the ESL announced that it was suspending its operations, and a legal dispute ensued. Courts have ruled that FIFA and UEFA must not interfere with the development of the ESL. However, a final decision by the European Court of Justice is still pending..
What is the advocate general's opinion on the Super League?
Advocate General's opinion on the Super League case states that FIFA-UEFA rules under which any new competition is subject to prior approval are compatible with EU competition law..
What is the European Super League 2024?
The ECA's statement on 2024 refers to UEFA's European competitions moving to a Swiss system in 2024-25, a 36-team league in which every club will be guaranteed a minimum of eight matches and most will play at least 10..
What is the European Super League scandal?
The would-be founders of the European Super League are challenging the governing body of European football in the European Court of Justice. UEFA is accused of abusing its dominant position by threatening to sanction clubs and players for participating in the breakaway league.Dec 1, 2022.
What is the purpose of the Super League?
The league was created by a commercial enterprise called the European Super League Company. This company aimed to rival the UEFA competitions, such as the Champions League, which is currently Europe's top club tournament..
Why did the European Super League fail?
The European Court of Justice made the ruling after a dispute between the two bodies and the European Super League, which collapsed within 48 hours in April 2021 after a backlash from fans, governments and players which forced nine of the 12 teams who signed up to pull out..
Why people were against Super League?
GREED. That's all there is to it. If the top European clubs are allowed to form such an exclusive clique they will be able to generate enormous sums of money from TV rights and matches in foreign nations. Especially China and India were there is a growing wealthy middle class and a rising interest in football..
Would Super League replace Champions League?
As previously mentioned, the idea of the Super League was to leave the Champions League behind. However, with the Super League unable to go ahead without the involvement of the English clubs, Juventus, Madrid and Barcelona still need the revenue their club generates by being involved in UEFA's Champions League..
Advocate General's opinion on the Super League case states that FIFA-UEFA rules under which any new competition is subject to prior approval are compatible with EU competition law.
Teams would be guaranteed a minimum of 14 matches per season for "stability and predictability" of revenue. There would be four tiers of competition involving up to between 60 and 80 teams. Supposedly the initial intent would be to include only clubs from European Union countries.
The European Court of Justice made the ruling after a dispute between the two bodies and the European Super League, which collapsed within 48 hours in April 2021 after a backlash from fans, governments and players which forced nine of the 12 teams who signed up to pull out.
The Super League also collapsed due to global politics, with some news outlets, such as the S\xfcddeutsche Zeitung, wondering whether the intervention of the new British and Russian governments was the real reason for the collapse, stating: "It was not at all just the protest of the football fans that brought the Super
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Dec 1, 2022The challenge, posed by a Spanish court, is that those bodies' oversight rules represent a violation of European competition law. Without the
Did UEFA & FIFA's opposition to a European Super League breach EU competition law?
On 15 December, the European Court of Justice is due to issue an initial ruling on whether UEFA and FIFA’s opposition to the creation of a European Super League in 2021 breached EU competition law.
Is an open Super League compatible with EU competition law?
However, even an open Super League may not be compatible with EU competition law. As argued above, both a closed and an open Super League restrict competition on national consumer markets. Obviously, a Super League can only start if several clubs agree to join.
Is the European Super League a threat to football in Europe?
“Football in Europe remains united and steadfastly opposed to the European Super League, or any such breakaway proposals, which would threaten the entire European sports ecosystem,” UEFA added. Fans of Chelsea Football Club protest against the European Super League outside Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2021.
When is the Super League ruling due?
An initial ruling is due on 15 December. The argument of the Super League lawyers is simple and clear. UEFA and FIFA have a monopoly on organising international football competitions for clubs and national teams. The Super League challenges (part of) this monopoly.
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