This new draft league competing with the European Cups offers a league of 20 clubs, with the possibility of having a second league of 20 other clubs, according to DPA, who was able to consult a document entitled “Thinking about the future of football in Europe “, intended for members of the European Commission and Parliament. The clubs concerned would continue to play competitions in their own countries.
Super League defenders believe that there aren’t enough quality Champions League matches, the best players don’t compete against each other enough and the best posters come too late in the season.
In April, the first Super League project – a closed league of 12 clubs – caused an uproar. After 48 hours of controversy, which had aroused the opposition of supporters, authorities and players, nine of the twelve mutineers had withdrawn, only Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus continuing to defend the project.
The European Court of Justice will have to rule in 2022 on UEFA’s monopoly position regarding the organization of international club competitions.
