Bola.net – Serie A giant, Juventus, stated that they had started to step back from the project Eropean Super League (ESL) although they still have to wait for approval from Real Madrid and Barcelona.
This is not the first time Juventus has expressed its desire to leave ESL. They’ve done it once before.
In June to be exact. Juve itself is one of the three remaining ESL support clubs.
The three of them had received threats from UEFA. If the ESL project continues, Juve, Madrid and Barca will be banned from participating in European competitions.
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Juventus letter to Madrid and Barcelona
The following is the contents of a letter to Barcelona and Real Madrid last June containing Juventus’ intention to leave the project European Super League.
“With reference to the reports that appeared in the press today, Juventus Football Club confirms that they have sent communications to the other two clubs who, like Juventus, have not made their withdrawal from the Super League Project (Barcelona and Real Madrid) in order to start a discussion period between the three teams. club regarding the possible exit of Juventus from the Super League Project.”
“The company will process any communications required by law on the results of the discussion and evaluation of the above matters, noting that many of the reconstructions reported in the media regarding the contents of the communications (including references to the alleged threat of possible sanctions by UEFA) are not in accordance with the truth. .”
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Juventus statement
In this statement, Juventus emphasized that they had started moving to withdraw from the project European Super League. However, the Bianconeri will only be able to really get out of this ESL project if Barcelona and Real Madrid have received the green light.
“Reference is made to our previous communication dated 6 June 2023, in which Juventus announced the start of a discussion period with Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, clubs who have hitherto not announced their intention to leave the Super League project, in connection with Juventus’ proposed decision to out of the project.”
“Following such discussions, and bearing in mind the discrepancies that exist in the interpretation of the relevant contractual provisions applicable to the Super League Project, Juventus confirms that they have commenced the procedure for exiting it, but also acknowledges that, under the applicable contract terms, the exit will be final and effective only where previously authorized by Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and the other clubs involved in the Super League Project.”
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ESL Falls Out Quickly
Idea to host European Super League appeared in April 2021 then. The Super League contains the top teams from the top leagues in Europe.
From England, there are Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool. From Italy, besides Juventus, there are AC Milan and Inter Milan.
From Spain, there are not only Real Madrid and Barcelona. There is also Atlético Madrid.
However, the ESL plan was immediately shaken by many parties, especially from the fans plus the media. In the end, the majority of the club immediately withdrew from the project after receiving repeated criticism and protests.
In the end, only three clubs remained, namely Juventus, Madrid and Barcelona. Now, it is clear that there are only Los Blancos and Blaugrana.
(juventus.com)
2023-07-14 10:28:00
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