On Thursday, UEFA assured that the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) does not mean “the approval or confirmation of the so-called Super League”, while expressing confidence “in the reliability of its” new rules” and, in particular, that they “respect all relevant European laws and rules,” reports EFE.

“UEFA takes note of the decision made today (Thursday) by the CJEU in the case of the European Super League. This decision does not imply approval or confirmation of the so-called Super Leagues, but highlights an existing deficiency in UEFA’s prior authorization rule, a technical aspect that was already recognized and addressed in June 2022,” the European Football Forum said in a statement.

UEFA added that it is “confident in the reliability of its new rules and in particular that they comply with all relevant European laws and regulations” and that it “remains resolute in its commitment to protect the pyramid of European football by ensuring that it continues to serve the wider interests of society.”

“We will continue to shape the European sports model together with national federations, leagues, clubs, fans, players, coaches, EU institutions, governments and partners,” the UEFA text also states.

Finally, the Nyon-based organization expressed its confidence that “European football’s pyramid of solidarity, which fans and all stakeholders have declared to be its indispensable model, will be protected from the threat of fragmentation by European and national laws”, according to Agerpres.

The European Court of Justice ruled on Thursday that UEFA and FIFA acted illegally when they blocked the creation of the European Football Super League, the BBC reports.

What you need to know about the European Super League

In order for the European Super League to be born, it is now necessary that the founders (Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus) manage to convince the other big clubs of the Old Continent to take part in the competition.

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Earlier this year, A22 Sports Management (the company that manages the Super League) presented the final details of this grandiose project.

• from 60 to 80 participating clubs (at the initial stage there were only 20 teams)

• guaranteeing at least 14 team matches per season

• several subdivisions

• the disappearance of regular members (all clubs qualify through national competitions).

• In the new format, the Super League becomes a more than serious competitor for competitions organized under the auspices of UEFA.

• Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and Juventus are still the founders of the new competition, while Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Milan and Inter have made it clear over time that they will not be the project was completely abandoned.

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Sensing the growing threat of the European Super League, UEFA also announced a change in the format of the Champions League starting next season: 2024-2025.

In light of the new developments, it remains to be seen how many and which teams will go the way of the European Super League, and how many will continue to participate in the Champions League, a competition organized by UEFA.