UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has reacted with drastic words to renewed speculation about a European Superliga.
“First they publish their nonsense in the middle of a pandemic, now we read every day that they are pursuing a different idea in the middle of a war,” said the president of the European football association at a congress of the “Financial Times” in London with a view to Ukraine -War. “You obviously live in a parallel world.” Juventus Turin, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are planning a second attempt to found the Super League.
Juventus boss Andrea Agnelli previously made no secret of his plans in London. “European football is in great trouble and requires far-reaching reforms,” said the Italian, referring to the “non-existent sustainability of the industry.” The three clubs now want to take UEFA to the European Court of Justice because they believe the association has a monopoly on the organization of European competitions.
Twelve top clubs announced the formation of a super league in April 2021, but quickly rejected the plan after massive protests from leagues, associations and fans. In addition to Juve, Real and Barcelona, these included the two major Milan clubs, Atlético Madrid, Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC, Tottenham Hotpsur, Manchester United and Manchester City. (dpa)