The European Football Union (UEFA) is still currently studying possible measures against the founders of the Super League, UEFA confirmed in a press release after the Executive Committee on Friday.
“The Executive Committee has been informed of the latest developments in relation to the Super League, in particular regarding the options available to UEFA and the measures it plans to take.” The Executive Committee was briefed today on the latest developments in the Super League, including UEFA’s possible options and measures currently under consideration, “the statement said.
On the night from Sunday to Monday, twelve major European clubs (AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, FC Barcelona, Inter, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham) announced their intention to create a Super League, closed competition direct competitor of the current Champions League. Just under 48 hours after the plans were announced, the English clubs – under pressure from the London government and their own supporters – withdrew from the project, subsequently emulated by AC Milan, Inter and Atletico Madrid.
With Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Juventus, there are only three clubs left among the twelve “founders”. While both Real and Barca remain at the origin of the Super League, Juve have already admitted that the plan in its current form is no longer possible.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin called on Wednesday to “restore unity in football”, but also warned “that the clubs involved will suffer the consequences of their actions”. “We take into account that the British clubs admitted their mistake, but the other clubs will have to contact me. We will discuss together afterwards.” Ceferin had already sat down with UEFA’s legal department in recent days to verify a few things. However, the Champions League semi-finals are not in danger, he has previously confirmed.
“The Executive Committee has been informed of the latest developments in relation to the Super League, in particular regarding the options available to UEFA and the measures it plans to take.” The Executive Committee was briefed today on the latest developments in the Super League, including UEFA’s possible options and measures currently being considered, “the statement said. On the night from Sunday to Monday, twelve major European clubs ( AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, FC Barcelona, Inter, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham) have announced their intention to create a Super League, a closed competition direct competitor of the current League of Champions. A little less than 48 hours after the plans were announced, the English clubs – under pressure from the London government and their own supporters – withdrew from the project, followed by AC Milan, Inter and Atletico Madrid. With Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Juventus, there are only three clubs left among the twelve “founders.” While Real and Barça remain at the origin of the Super League, Juve have already admitted that the plan under its fo current rm is no longer possible. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin called on Wednesday to “restore unity in football”, but also warned “that the clubs involved will suffer the consequences of their actions”. “We take into account that the British clubs admitted their mistake, but the other clubs will have to contact me. We will discuss together afterwards.” Ceferin had already sat down with UEFA’s legal department in recent days to verify a few things. However, the Champions League semi-finals are not in danger, he has previously confirmed.
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