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2w ago

Nine Franchises Form Alliance to Demand Governance Overhaul in European League of Football

Now including Nordic Storm, the nine-strong European Football Alliance demands transparent governance and fair revenue sharing by season’s end under threat of a breakaway

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Overview

  • Nine franchises, led by undefeated Copenhagen Nordic Storm, have created the European Football Alliance to push for transparent contracts, equitable revenue distribution and consistent professional standards.
  • Founding teams signed five-year agreements in 2020 that expire after the 2025 season, intensifying their call for a binding governance framework.
  • ELF CEO Zeljko Karajica acknowledged uneven venue professionalism but pointed to rapid expansion, global TV deals and major event attendances as evidence of the league’s progress.
  • Copenhagen Nordic Storm received a 35:0 forfeit victory for its postponed Week 7 match against the Helvetic Mercenaries after no viable rescheduling window was found.
  • The alliance has warned it may form a rival competition unless the ELF implements comprehensive reforms to address its concerns.