The news from Luxembourg is a shock for associations, leagues, clubs and fans: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is opening the door for a Super League with Europe’s top clubs in competition with the UEFA Champions League!
But as soon as the initial excitement has subsided, it quickly becomes clear: European football is still miles away from a revolution. The ECJ only decided in the area of antitrust law: UEFA may not abuse its dominant market position and generally prohibit other competitions. But must establish criteria for their approval.
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But after the verdict comes the next legal battle. UEFA will now bring out the big guns before the ECJ. This involves a wide range of industrial property rights and copyrights, because UEFA is the inventor of the Champions League and has invested huge sums in its organization, development and marketing since 1992. Legal experts believe it is impossible that the Super League will now be allowed to take over everything under a new label.
Tough settlement with Terzic Is the BVB coach at the end?
Source: BILD December 21, 2023
Regardless of a legal dispute that will probably last years, UEFA can also see itself as having a clear advantage for another reason: Neither the top clubs in the Bundesliga with Bayern, Dortmund or Leipzig nor the Premier League are interested in a “wild” Super League. On the one hand, because they suspect that they would trigger a revolution – but among the fans. On the other hand, there would be a threat of sanctions. In England, for example, the government could take tough action after Brexit when it comes to work permits for foreign professionals who want to join breakaway clubs.
Without the German, English and French clubs – PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi is also a strict opponent – a Super League is anything but super. But worthless. In the end, their drivers at Real and Barça will end up as losers before the ECJ despite their first stage victory.
European Court Opens Door for Super League, But Legal Battles Loom for UEFA
The news from Luxembourg is a shock for associations, leagues, clubs and fans: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is opening the door for a Super League with Europe’s top clubs in competition with the UEFA Champions League!
But as soon as the initial excitement has subsided, it quickly becomes clear: European football is still miles away from a revolution. The ECJ only decided in the area of antitrust law: UEFA may not abuse its dominant market position and generally prohibit other competitions. But must establish criteria for their approval.
also read
But after the verdict comes the next legal battle. UEFA will now bring out the big guns before the ECJ. This involves a wide range of industrial property rights and copyrights, because UEFA is the inventor of the Champions League and has invested huge sums in its organization, development and marketing since 1992. Legal experts believe it is impossible that the Super League will now be allowed to take over everything under a new label.
Tough settlement with Terzic Is the BVB coach at the end?
Source: BILD December 21, 2023
Regardless of a legal dispute that will probably last years, UEFA can also see itself as having a clear advantage for another reason: Neither the top clubs in the Bundesliga with Bayern, Dortmund or Leipzig nor the Premier League are interested in a “wild” Super League. On the one hand, because they suspect that they would trigger a revolution – but among the fans. On the other hand, there would be a threat of sanctions. In England, for example, the government could take tough action after Brexit when it comes to work permits for foreign professionals who want to join breakaway clubs.
Without the German, English and French clubs – PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi is also a strict opponent – a Super League is anything but super. But worthless. In the end, their drivers at Real and Barça will end up as losers before the ECJ despite their first stage victory.
2023-12-21 21:37:24
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