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There was a huge backlash from fans to the proposed European Super League

European Super League looks to relaunch as Unify League

The promoters of the European Super League have contacted UEFA and FIFA to seek official recognition for its new competition.

Soccer • 17 Dec 24

Premier League clubs still in Super League talks - CEO

Premier League clubs have held private talks with the promoter of the European Super League since a landmark court ruling in December, the promoter's chief executive has said.

Soccer • 11 Mar 24

It's understood that Super League backers still see the 2022 rules as discriminatory

Date set for European Super League hearing in Madrid

A new hearing in the European Super League case will take place in Madrid on 14 March.

Soccer • 17 Jan 24

Premier League teams Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur had supported the 2021 Super League proposal before backing out

What does the ECJ Super League ruling mean?

International club football faces a potentially fragmented and uncertain future after UEFA and FIFA regulations giving them the right to block new competitions such as the European Super League were ruled to be contrary to EU law.

Soccer • 21 Dec 23

A22 have proposed a new Super League structure

ESL organisers announce proposals for new competitions

Sports development company A22, which was formed to assist with creating the soccer European Super League, proposed a new competition with 64 men's and 32 women's teams playing midweek in a league system across Europe.

Soccer • 21 Dec 23

Real Madrid and Barcelona had challenged the right of FIFA and UEFA to impose sanctions on clubs seeking to start a breakaway league

European Court rules in favour of Super League

FIFA and UEFA rules on prior approval of competitions such as the European Super League are contrary to EU law, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice has said.

Soccer • 22 Dec 23

The ECJ verdict could have a significant impact on the future structure of European club football

ECJ set for ruling on European Super League case

A decision in the European Super League case, which could shape the future of continental club football for decades to come, is set to be delivered on Thursday.

Soccer • 20 Dec 23

Ceferin fears that many clubs are compromising their economic sustainability in their reckless pursuit of success.

UEFA chief warns against reckless overspending by clubs

European clubs have been warned against "reckless" spending on player wages and transfer fees by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.

Soccer • 10 Feb 23

Super League organisers are attempting to revive the failed concept

Organisers attempt to revive Super League with new plan

A new-look, open European Super League could contain up to 80 teams in a multi-divisional format, the competition's chief executive has said.

Soccer • 09 Feb 23

Liverpool have risen from seventh to third in the Money League

Liverpool achieve club's highest Deloitte rankings spot

Premier League clubs occupy more than half of the top 20 spots in the Deloitte Football Money League for the first time, with Manchester City retaining pole position and Liverpool reaching their highest ever ranking.

Soccer • 19 Jan 23

The possibility of a breakaway European tournament still exists

European breakaway league threat remains - legal expert

UEFA still faces the threat of a LIV Golf-type breakaway league even if the European Court of Justice accepts the opinion of its Advocate General in the Super League case, according to a legal expert.

Soccer • 16 Dec 22

UEFA and FIFA supported in legal row over Super League

UEFA and FIFA's right to block new competitions like the European Super League is compatible with EU law, according to a key legal opinion published on Thursday.

European Super League • 15 Dec 22

Tottenham fans protesting against the proposed Super League last year

'Overwhelming opposition' to Super League, insists UEFA

Representatives from the company behind the European Super League have been told UEFA remains opposed to the concept, along with the continent's clubs, leagues, players and fans.

Soccer • 08 Nov 22

Manchester United and Liverpool were two teams in the initial Super League project

Club chiefs remain opposed to breakaway Super League

European club chiefs have insisted they remain opposed to a breakaway Super League amid efforts to revive the project.

Soccer • 06 Nov 22

Florentino Perez speaking at the Real Madrid AGM

Perez still pushing Super League to aid 'sick' football

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes football is "sick" and claimed resurrecting the European Super League project would be one way to restore its health.

Soccer • 02 Oct 22

Nasser Al-Khelaifi: "Everybody is against it."

Super League 'doesn't exist' insists PSG president

There is no potential for the European Super League to be resurrected, according to European Club Association chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

The UK government is exploring the possibility of establishing an independent regulator for English football

UK PM Johnson backs regulator for English football

British prime minister Boris Johnson has backed the creation of an independent regulator in English football to deal with the game's finances, club ownership and corporate governance.

Soccer • 23 Mar 22

Florentino Perez continues to bang the drum for a European Super League

Perez: European Super League is fairer

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has again defended the idea of a European Super League, insisting it is the only way to enforce tighter financial controls on teams as UEFA's financial fair play model plays into the hands of clubs backed by sovereign states.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

Andrea Agnelli continues to push the case for a break from UEFA

Juve's Agnelli still clinging onto Super League hope

Juventus chairman and founder of the proposed European Super League Andrea Agnelli said that he challenged anyone to say that the current system of soccer was satisfactory, as he again called for reform.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus remain staunch supporters of a European Super League

Barca, Real and Juve to avoid Super League sanctions

UEFA will not continue to pursue legal proceedings against the three clubs still committed to the European Super League.

Soccer • 27 Sep 21

UEFA have excluded Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus from the UEFA Convention

ESL holdout clubs excluded from UEFA Convention

The three clubs who remain committed to the idea of a Super League have not been invited to take part in key meetings next week over the future shape of European football.

Soccer • 30 Aug 21

Six Premier League clubs are among the nine to rejoin the ECA

'Super League' clubs rejoin European Club Association

The Premier League's 'big six' are among nine Super League founder members who have officially rejoined the European Club Association.

Soccer • 16 Aug 21

Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona are fighting UEFA's attempts to punish them over the failed attempted breakaway Super League

ECJ refuses to offer quick judgement on Super League

A request for a quick decision on whether UEFA's blocking of the Super League breached European competition law has reportedly been rejected.

Soccer • 15 Jul 21

Florentino Perez has been recorded insulting Real Madrid club legends

Perez - 'Ronaldo is an idiot and Mourinho an abnormal'

A leaked audio taping has emerged of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez calling Cristiano Ronaldo an "imbecile" and Jose Mourinho "abnormal".

Soccer • 15 Jul 21

'I can't wait for every match, I enjoy the thrill of every goal and I feel the utmost agony of every defeat'

Glazer: Silence gave wrong impression we don't care

Joel Glazer has conceded Manchester United's owning family have given fans the impression they do not care about the club.

Soccer • 14 Jun 21