In response to a controversial court ruling allowing the revival of the European Super League, UEFA, alongside Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and FIFA, stands united in condemnation. President Aleksander Ceferin emphatically declares, “Football is not for sale,” emphasizing the importance of sporting merit and open competition.
UEFA and FSE oppose the rekindled European Super League, advocating for the principles of sporting merit and inclusivity.
A court ruling deems UEFA and FIFA’s initial blockage of the Super League in 2021 as unlawful, leading to A22’s swift relaunch of the project.
Ceferin expresses concerns about the closed nature of the proposed league, casting doubt on its viability and reiterating the fundamental accessibility of football.
Major clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain, distance themselves from the Super League.
Real Madrid and Barcelona stand as the sole supporters, with expectations that more top clubs will opt out in the coming days.
A22 asserts that 64 clubs will participate, but widespread opposition suggests an uncertain future for the Super League.
Ceferin’s resounding statement, “Football is not for sale,” underscores the commitment to preserving the integrity of the sport.
Stay tuned for updates as the football world reacts to this latest development in the ongoing saga of the European Super League.
