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A22 Sues UEFA for €4.5 Billion Over Alleged Anticompetitive Rules

The filing follows EU and Spanish rulings that curtailed UEFA's powers.

Overview

  • A22 says it initiated legal proceedings on November 21 seeking roughly €4.5 billion in damages from UEFA.
  • A Spanish provincial court found UEFA abused a dominant position following a 2023 CJEU decision, while UEFA says it has adapted its rules.
  • Reports in Madrid indicate the cited €4.5 billion may pertain to Real Madrid alone, with a court‑appointed expert to set the final amount.
  • A22 says seven months of talks failed despite a reworked Unify League proposal covering competition format, governance reforms, and a Unify streaming platform.
  • The company alleges UEFA’s 2024 regulations still conflict with court rulings and warns of further damages claims by clubs if practices persist.