European Super League Revived Amid Controversy Despite Court Ruling
Major Clubs Reaffirm Commitment to UEFA Competitions, Reject Super League
- Europe's top court ruled that UEFA and FIFA acted unlawfully in blocking plans for a breakaway Super League, leading to renewed discussions about the controversial competition.
- Despite the court ruling, major clubs including Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Liverpool have reaffirmed their commitment to existing UEFA competitions and rejected the Super League.
- Real Madrid and Barcelona remain the only major clubs still backing the Super League, with the latter stating that the court ruling 'paves the way for a new elite level football competition in Europe.'
- New proposals for the Super League include a three-tier competition with 64 men's teams and 32 women's teams, with promotion and relegation between tiers.
- Despite the court ruling and new proposals, the Super League faces significant opposition, including from fans, domestic leagues, and the European Club Association.
FOX Sports 
The Guardian 
The Messenger 
Washington Post 
Associated Press 
BBC 
ESPN 
CNA 
The Telegraph The Guardian Washington Post Associated Press 
The Japan Times The Telegraph The Japan Times 
Le Monde CNA BBC The Telegraph The Telegraph 
Forbes ESPN 
Boston Globe FOX Sports The Telegraph Washington Post Associated Press FOX Sports The Messenger 
The Christian Science Monitor The Guardian 
Al Jazeera 
Sportico 
Deadspin Washington Post Associated Press 
RFI CNA 
Reuters Washington Post CNA The Guardian ESPN Associated Press CNA 
Sky News 