European Super League: Barcelona, Real Madrid & Juventus delighted over latest verdict; Check out – FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus are delighted to hear about the recent decision made by the court clearing them of any threats posed by the UEFA. All three clubs have been in the limelight for their continued association with the European Super League(ESL).
Originally formed by 12 teams across, most of the top clubs decided to withdraw their names with the league following heavy backlash and criticism from fans and other parties across the world.
The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain decided to abandon the project under threat and apologized to the UEFA for their involvement while FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus decided to remain associated with the ESL.
FC Barcelona has shared a statement on their official website in regards to the latest hearing on European Super League which reads as, “FC Barcelona, Juventus, and Real Madrid CF welcome today’s Court’s decision enforcing, with immediate effect, UEFA’s obligation to unwind the actions taken against all European Super League founding clubs, including terminating the disciplinary proceedings against the undersigning three clubs and removing the penalties and restrictions imposed on the remaining nine founding clubs for them to avoid UEFA’s disciplinary action.”
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The Statement added, “The Court backs the request made by the promoters of the European Super League, dismisses UEFA’s appeal, and confirms its warning to UEFA that failure to comply with its ruling shall result in fines and potential criminal liability. The case will be assessed by the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, which shall review UEFA’s monopolistic position over European football.
We have the duty to address the very serious issues facing football: UEFA has established itself as the sole regulator, exclusive operator, and unique owner of rights of European football competitions. This monopolistic position, in conflict of interest, is damaging football and its competitive balance. As shown by ample evidence, financial controls are inadequate, and they have been improperly enforced. Clubs participating in European competitions have the right to govern their own competitions.
European Super League: We are pleased that going forward we will no longer be subject to ongoing UEFA’s threats. Our aim is to keep developing the Super League project in a constructive and cooperative manner, always counting on all football stakeholders: fans, players, coaches, clubs, leagues, and national and international associations. We are aware that there are elements of our proposal that should be reviewed and, of course, can be improved through dialogue and consensus. We remain confident in the success of a project that will be always compliant with European Union laws.”
