The German midfielder of Real Madrid Toni Kroos believes that the European football Super League will soon be launched and will be successful, despite UEFA’s assurances to the contrary, DPA reports.

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context:

  • The original Super League project was launched in April 2021 but met with strong opposition, with only Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Juventus continuing to support the idea from the original group of 12 founding clubs.
  • This month, the organizers proposed a new format with the participation of 80 teams. Each club will play at least 14 matches per season in a system with several divisions, with promotion and relegation, which does not exclude participation in the national championship.

Toni Kroos believes the European Super League deserves a chance

Kroos said that this tournament will offer more matches between the big European clubs and the world will not get bored of these derbies.

“I think we will see the Super League. And I believe this for several reasons. The point is that the Super League has changed and it deserves to be heard. If you look carefully from both sides, you will see that UEFA is clearly a great Samaritan for football fans and that the Super League has no intention, at least at the second attempt, of excluding any team as there will be no founding members.

It is a sporting competition, an open tournament, but organized by the clubs, not by UEFA, because these clubs believe that they do not need UEFA for this. I think he deserves at least a chance” – Toni Kroosin his podcast Einfach mal Luppen.

More derbies between big European teams

“Although we have already talked about the loss of passion for football, I believe that the Super League has a chance to rectify the situation. Let there be more excitement and emotions in the games we will see. Because at the end of the day, let’s face it, a lot of people always say, “Who wants to see Real Madrid v Manchester City every week?” But are we tired of seeing Federer vs. Nadal over and over again? I do not believe. It is my opinion” – Toni Kroos.

The former German player expressed the opinion that UEFA is guilty of double standards.

“I think I’ve only heard UEFA’s version, and in my opinion too often. Why is it okay for UEFA to introduce a League of Nations that no one needs? Suddenly no one asks them about it. That’s why I think it’s extremely important to listen to other offers like the Super League. I have the feeling that they don’t listen to us anymore” – Toni Kroosquoted by Agerpres.