This article is more than 2 months old. Had talks with Manchester United. Man Utd and Liverpool spearheading European Super League from 2022. “I am the president of the German league and president of Borussia Dortmund; our league, the Bundesliga, decided 100% that we don’t go this way with the ECA,” Rauball said. “Our first intention is to protect the inherent strength of the Premier League,” Werner said. The European Super League has ... new legislation which protects the current system involving European competitions along with the structure of domestic European top-tiers until the year 2024. European Premier League plans are further proof that greed is now the driving force of football. I think he deserves it," former team-mate Frenkie de Jong said this week. It will be played at Wembley Stadium in London, England in May 2024. After the Premier League annual general meeting in June, representatives of the Big Six flew to Malta to attend an ECA meeting and express England’s objections to Uefa’s plans. UEFA had previously held discussions about making sweeping changes to the Champions League format starting from the 2024-25 season, with Europe's elite clubs said to … Atletico Madrid are close to agreeing a €60m deal for the 28-year-old, who scored 14 goals in 50 appearances for Valencia last season. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Supposedly. It is a fundamental shift that undermines the importance of the domestic game. There have been a number of different proposals mooted, with European Club Association President Andrea Agnelli pushing a format where teams would be split into groups of eight and therefor play 14 matches in the group stage. The FSA is in the process of making fans across the country aware of the consequences of recent developments and will be organising protests at grounds during the autumn. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Barcelona are exploring a loan deal for Neymar, in order to bring him in this summer before a permanent move. The president of the France Football Federation, Noël Le Graët, has expressed firm opposition. There are also plans to introduce another European trophy to give some of the smaller leagues more access to continental competition. The financial rewards available in the new system will put that position to the test. The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) and club groups like the Middlesbrough Supporters Forum have serious concerns about the future of the sport. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Arsenal and Tottenham both investigated the possibility of signing the Brazilian on loan. … The lawyer said that Uefa has no plans to sanction a division comprised of the game’s richest clubs insulated from relegation. So we don’t want to destroy it with one decision. History. It was first approved by the UEFA Executive Committee in December 2018. Reinhard Rauball says national leagues should remain of primary importance. Volgens de Duitse krant Bild hebben vertegenwoordigers … Real Madrid are reportedly among the founding members of the new competition backed by Juve's president Andrea Agnelli. There is also a vacuum at the top of the Premier League. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Missed Arsenal's opening match of the season because of security concerns and there is a chance he will move to DC United, to replace Wayne Rooney. Now where have we heard that before ... ? plans developed by the European Club Association, financial dominance of the Premier League, called for an expansion of the Champions League. Bartomeu resigned as Barcelona president on Tuesday but one of his … Start your Independent Premium subscription today. But his image rights are proving obstructive to a move out of Milan. UEFA.com is the official site of UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, and the governing body of football in Europe. Uefa has held off the threat by signing 'a memorandum of understanding' which expires in 2024. Read our full mailing list consent terms here, The Uefa president last week postponed talks with the European Clubs Association (ECA) and the European Leagues body scheduled for September 11, saying that “a new discussion now would be premature as we are analysing feedback and proposals coming from different parties.”, The Premier League is against the restructure of European competition but the ‘Big Six’ – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur – have mixed feelings about the possible changes. A breakaway European Super League would harm the culture of English football, says a senior UK government source. Perez has always been vocal about his insistence that Real Madrid's future is in either a European Super League or an expanded Champions League. If you make a pyramid like the ECA, we would destroy all the clubs and that is what is dangerous. That plan was finally rejected and UEFA, in order to avoid the creation of a Super League, made changes to the structure of the UEFA Champions League. PUBLISHED: 06:59, Fri, Dec 11, 2020 ... with rumours of a European Super League refusing to go away. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? - Tribuna.com There have been rumours about the prospect of a European Super League in recent years, but it is starting to become a reality. Five English clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, are among 11 so-called founding members in a proposal for a European Super League, according to Der Spiegel Persistently linked with a move away from Barcelona. Looking increasingly likely he will remain in Spain for another season, at least. From 2024 the competition will have 32 teams in four groups of eight. The latest battle has been over how the Champions League will be reformatted come 2024. "The principles of solidarity, of promotion, relegation and open leagues are non-negotiable. By Ibrahim Mustapha. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. The Premier League's 20 clubs will discuss the prospect of a European 'Super League' being introduced in 2024 when they meet this week. Plans for a European Super League has caused division between richer and poorer clubs, who are also divided on Fifa’s new Club World Cup that will be launched in 2021. After that, sixteen clubs plan to detach themselves from their national leagues to join the continental one. Television money will be drawn to the new competition – which will feature at least four of England’s biggest clubs – and the Premier League’s financial firepower is likely to be significantly weakened. Manchester United are desperate to keep him but Real Madrid may make a move before the end of the window. The Champions League as we know it could undergo a major rehaul in time for the 2024-25 season, with alterations potentially changing the landscape of domestic football across Europe. Real Madrid are desperate to offload him. President of … "If he moves to Madrid, I am really happy for him. In talks with Roma over a £15m move. Uefa is already committed to reform of its club competitions from 2024. The bottom two sides in each group will be relegated with four of the clubs replaced by the Europa League semi-finalists. Here are the 20 European transfer sagas you need to be aware of. Uefa has held off the threat by signing 'a memorandum of understanding' which expires in 2024. Ceferin’s letter is unlikely to reassure any of the interested parties. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Within Uefa there is widespread satisfaction with the Champions League’s popularity and commercial success – the president, Aleksander Ceferin, said there had been 900,000 applications for final tickets – but widely held concerns at the automatic qualification of four clubs from Europe’s top four leagues, and at the financial dominance of the Premier League. Pogba certainly hopes so: “This question mark remains,” he said after United's opening match of the season. - Tribuna.com. Klopp speaks of his 'relief' after Liverpool's Champions League win. Last year, UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA) put forward a plan to turn the Champions League into a semi-closed competition from 2024 onwards. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Liverpool's fourth-choice centre-back now looks destined to leave the club. Now in talks with Bayern Munich. The Premier League is likely to be one of the biggest losers if the new system is introduced. The Premier League and Bundesliga have made public statements opposing the ECA plans, and David Gill, the Football Association’s representative on the Uefa executive committee, is understood to have expressed serious reservations within Uefa. European success may play a part, too. The criteria for awarding the 32 places in the revamped Champions League has not been decided but it is likely to be a combination of league performances in the previous four seasons. John W Henry, Werner’s fellow owner, never made it to the island and the English clubs’ opposition to the changes was, at best, lukewarm. Ceferin answered in English in an attempt to reassure the fans. The specter of a European Super League starting in 2021 has come and gone, but we already know that it will be back up for discussion for the three-year European competition cycle starting in 2024. Could yet leave Ajax but now looks more likely to stay. The Swiss Model: Champions League 2024. The intention is to increase the amount of games played between top sides and sell the rights to a platform (like Netflix) so each week there were to be a match between top clubs. Manchester United and Liverpool are in talks to spearhead the creation of a new European Super League. The UEFA Europa Conference League will be the third UEFA club competition and run alongside both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. Shareholders are set to sit down this week in Geneva at the European Club Association (ECA) and discuss a range of issues for the first time this season, with the proposals to significantly change the European calendar one of the key topics on the agenda. 2:54pm on Tuesday 20th October 2020 By Martin Macdonald. The European Super League could come into force in 2024 and replace the Champions League, but would face severe opposition from the likes of the Premier League and FA. Last modified on Tue 4 Jun 2019 12.47 EDT. Football's world governing body FIFA are keen to develop a new format involving 18 teams, with games being played during the regular European season. Had talks with various clubs before signing a new long-term contract with Ajax this week. Or could see out the season in north London before leaving on a lucrative free transfer. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Europe’s richest clubs want a super league: perhaps it’s best to let the greedy go . Just as it was last year and two years ago. Uefa has held off the threat by signing 'a memorandum of understanding' which expires in 2024. According to documents released by Der Spiegel, 11 elite European teams could break off and form their own separate 'Super League' by 2021 - Tribuna.com. Napoli were in talks but couldn't finance a move. “Obviously there have been things said, but only time will tell.”, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, How Uefa plan to bring in a European Super League by the back door, Man Utd, Newcastle and the fight for English football’s soul, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. The chief executive and chairman roles have remained vacant since the retirement of Richard Scudamore last year. European Super League 2024 Super League Greece, European Leagues European Club Association boss admits plan for European Premier League to torpedo proposals to play Champions League Champions League: How Uefa plan to replace tournament by the European Super League project creates tension in European PSG v Manchester City - European Super League - YouTube A European Super League … Real Madrid are reportedly among the founding members of the new competition backed by Juve's president Andrea Agnelli. Could yet leave for Paris Saint-Germain, particularly if they sell Neymar. Talk of a European Super League has been intense for several years, with clubs including Arsenal and Chelsea … But a number clubs pushed back against it and this has been sidelined for now. Certainly, the big leagues are losing their competitive edge. Uefa is considering substantive changes to the format of the Champions League. Rauball said of the current format that he agreed with Edwin van der Sar, the Ajax chief executive, that it is wrong for Ajax, despite their splendid run to the Champions League semi-finals this season, to have to start in the qualifying rounds next season. "The UEFA president has made it clear on many occasions that UEFA strongly opposes a Super League. Ed Woodward has addressed rumours on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Man Utd future, and criticism over 'Project Big Picture' and European Super League rumours. This is what you need to know, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Aleksander Ceferin, the Uefa president, has told a fans’ group that “a closed [European] Super League is simply not possible with us.”. Uefa is already committed to reform of its club competitions from 2024. The veteran striker is a free agent after his Tottenham contract expired. “People are saying: ‘Let’s take the problem and cool it down,’” he said. Liverpool are almost certain to be given a slot even if they have a dreadful campaign. In an interview last week Liverpool’s chairman and co-owner Tom Werner was unequivocal about his club’s stance. The European Super League pretty clearly is not good for the game; yes it may be good for a select few clubs, whose revenues will soar, but it is the other clubs and football fans who will suffer. Recent reports in Spain speculate that he could be used as a makeweight in Barcelona's attempt to sign Neymar. Now looks destined to stay at Sporting for another summer. The ECA, having met such widespread opposition to its plans – which the ECA has not yet publicly confirmed, issuing only a set of “principles” – is holding a special general assembly of member clubs in Malta on Thursday or Friday this week to further discuss them. UEFA are looking to make dramatic changes to the format of the tournament in order to stave off the threat of a breakaway Super League. The European Club Association (ECA) has approved the initiation of talks to overhaul the Champions League from 2024 during its General Assembly in Amsterdam this Tuesday. The new Champions League proposals were also condemned by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, after a meeting with the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, in advance of the Women’s World Cup which kicks off in France on Friday. His representatives had talks with both Manchester United and Tottenham before the English transfer deadline. European clubs leader Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says talks are planned with UEFA that should block a breakaway Super League until 2024. 'European Super League' or new-look Champions ... but any current manoeuvres could simply all be part of attempts to put pressure on UEFA with a revamp of the Champions League set for 2024… While from a financial point of view it looks enticing, especially for UEFA and the clubs who would enter the super league, it’s hard to escape the idea that it would detract more than it adds to the footballing landscape in Europe.. The changes will be announced next year to give Uefa’s broadcast partners an opportunity to see the format before they bid for television rights. Came close to signing for Tottenham Hotspur. United are reportedly among founding members for the new grand competition advanced by Juve's president Andrea Agnelli. Has reportedly told team-mates he wants to quit Spurs after falling behind Kyle Walker-Peters and Juan Foyth in the pecking order. Speaking on the Champions League, Ceferin stated that the current format of the competition would remain as it is through to 2024 and was optimistic that the roll-out of … Changes to the Champions League could come into effect in 2024. One source cast doubt on the prospect of a successful launch of the European Premier League without UEFA's backing, particularly before 2024, when the existing Champions' League … Ceferin’s letter hints at this indignation as he suggests Middlesbrough fans should be grateful for their status. Uefa is considering substantive changes to the format of the Champions League. Combined opposition from the Premier League and Bundesliga will block the plans developed by the European Club Association for a new “super league” in 2024… “Even if your club does not belong to the so-called elite, please never forget that you enjoy a situation of privilege if you compare to most part of Europe as the UK is a leading market offering football top class infrastructure and significant financial resources,” he writes. The UEFA head maintained that the Real Madrid president who continually advocates a breakaway Super League is thinking only in the short term. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. It has not yet been decided how the other four slots will be filled but it is likely that a pre-tournament knockout phase will take place between teams who performed well in their domestic league. Two weeks after UEFA and the European Club Association agreed on Champions League entry slots and prize money models through 2021, both sides said on Tuesday that negotiations for the next three-year cycle will start within months. Speaking as world football’s associations and confederations gathered for Wednesday’s Fifa congress in Paris, Reinhard Rauball, who is also president of Borussia Dortmund and vice-president of the German Football Association, said that the ECA proposals could “destroy” national leagues. Jonathan Wilson. Recently stripped of the No.9 shirt and in talks with a number of clubs. The Croatia international is a target for various Italian clubs although Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Fredi Bobic said this week the club are yet to recieve any offer. “We have to make clear that the national league is most important. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. The Premier League didn't comment but is believed to share UEFA's view that the top clubs are trying to gain leverage ahead of talks on the proposed changes to the Champions League format from 2024. ... (which is why we'll likely get four more Champions League group stage games in 2024… Paris (AFP) – The spectre of a European Super League looms seemingly larger than ever after the remarkable claims made by outgoing Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu, but any current manoeuvres could simply all be part of attempts to put pressure on UEFA with a revamp of the Champions League set for 2024. The new proposals, backed by FIFA, would see the creation of a new European competition as soon as the end of next season . Embed from Getty Images. Rauball said of the ECA proposals, which were presented by Uefa to the European Leagues organisation this month and met outspoken opposition: “This is a typical American kind of competition, a kind of closed shop. 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