Overview
- A22 says it initiated mandatory pre‑lawsuit proceedings in Spain on November 21, a required step before filing a damages claim against UEFA.
- The planned claim cites the December 21, 2023 CJEU ruling that found UEFA abused a dominant position and called for opening the market to external organizers.
- A22 argues UEFA has kept rules that contradict court decisions, including regulations introduced in 2024, despite multiple European judgments referenced by the company.
- Negotiations from March to September 2025 ended without agreement after A22 offered concessions such as an improved competition format, modernized governance and the Unify streaming platform.
- Reporting in Spain also notes a recent Madrid Provincial Court decision upholding findings of abuse of dominance by UEFA and FIFA, which A22 presents as part of its legal basis.