Europe

European football community stands firm against European Super League!

In an online press conference responding to Thursday’s European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgement, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin and stakeholders representing the entire football community underlined their united opposition to the so-called European Super League (ESL). UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin “Football remains united. This press conference involving all stakeholders speaking …

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FIFA statement on Court of Justice of the European Union ruling on European Superleague Company!

FIFA has taken note of the ruling issued today by the Court of Justice of the European Union in relation to the European Superleague Company SL. FIFA will now analyse the decision in coordination with UEFA, the other confederations and the member associations before commenting further. In line with its …

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Premier League statement on European Super League!

The Premier League notes today’s judgment in the European Court of Justice case involving the “European Superleague Company”, FIFA and UEFA. This is a significant ruling and we will now fully examine its implications for the game. The ruling does not endorse the so-called “European Super League” and the Premier …

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DFL statement on the European Super League ruling!

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has confirmed that criteria for the approval of other competitions outside the association pyramid of the European sports model must be transparent, objective, non-discriminatory, and proportionate. This is understandable and was expected. UEFA and FIFA are required to review the criteria they have already …

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European Club Association reacts to European Super League case!

European Club Association (ECA), representing nearly 500 professional football clubs across Europe, takes note of the judgment issued by the European Court of Justice today. To be absolutely clear, the judgment in no way whatsoever supports or endorses any form of Super League project. Since the legal case was brought …

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Bayern Munich on the judgement of the European Court of Justice!

Following today, December 21 judgement by the European Court of Justice regarding the Super League, Jan Christian Dreesen, FC Bayern Munich CEO and Vice-Chairman of the European Club Association (ECA), said the following: “We have taken note of the judgement of the European Court of Justice. However, this does not …

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A22 proposes new open European Club Football competition!

The Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) today announced its ruling in the case regarding the anti-competitive practices of UEFA – ending its 69-year monopoly in cross-border club football in Europe. The CJEU ruling finally gives professional clubs the ability to organize and manage competitions at European level …

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UEFA statement on the European Super League case!

UEFA takes note of the judgment delivered today by the ECJ in the European Super League case. This ruling does not signify an endorsement or validation of the so-called ‘super league’; it rather underscores a pre-existing shortfall within UEFA’s pre-authorisation framework, a technical aspect that has already been acknowledged and …

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UEFA releases 2022/23 Respect Report!

he UEFA Respect Report provides an annual comprehensive insight into how European football’s governing body is building a more sustainable future for European football. UEFA’s efforts included the important step of nurturing European football’s growing sustainability community by encouraging member associations to develop their own dedicated strategies. In total, 46 …

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Macron & Football Federation of Armenia to remain together!

The Football Federation of Armenia and Macron continue the technical sports partnership that has been going on since 2018. The FFA and the Italian brand renewed and extended their bond until 2029. The partnership includes the supply of match kits and technical clothing for the men’s and women’s national teams, …

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