The Super League fiasco seems very far from ending, as the breakaway competition is back to haunt the fans loyal to the status quo. The European Super League (ESL) vs. UEFA battle is back on the cards as the European Court of Justice ruled against the UEFA for actively enjoying a monopoly and blocking the creation of more competitions.
However, although there has been a massive wave created by the ESL-backed parties, clubs have stayed in their position of siding with the UEFA. Bayern Munich and Manchester United become the latest clubs to put water on any Super League involvement as they put statements out following the European Club Association’s stance on the current issue.
Manchester United, Bayern Munich reaffirm UEFA commitment
The Super League was initially put into the scene by 12 clubs that included the Premier League ‘Big 6’, La Liga’s top three, and three elite Italian clubs. However, following backlash from fans around the world, the stance was changed by all clubs, except for Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus. Cementing their viewpoint about the issue, Manchester United and Bayern Munich have reaffirmed their position by denying to be a part of any breakaway Super League, if there is any, and reiterating their commitment towards UEFA.
Following the new Super League buzz, Manchester United put out a statement denying any involvement on their side and wrote, “Our position has not changed. We remain fully committed to participation in UEFA competitions and to positive cooperation with UEFA, the Premier League, and fellow clubs through the ECA on the continued development of the European game.”
Bayern Munich also took to official means to state, “We are also committed to the European club competitions under the umbrella of UEFA. So let me make it very clear once again that the door for the Super League remains closed at FC Bayern.”
What is Super League backers’ revamped 64-team proposal?
The newly modified version of the Super League, which is the brainchild of Real Madrid President Florentino Perez, Barcelona President Joan Laporta and A22 Sports CEO Brend Reichart, is another big push to create superior competition for the top 60 clubs in Europe.
According to the ESL founders, the new version of the Super League will have three divisions and be an “open to all” competition. There would be three divisions in the men’s format: the “Star” and “Gold” divisions, each with 16 teams, and a third division league called the “Blue League” with 32 clubs.
The Blue League would be open to teams determined by their performance in domestic leagues, with promotions and relegations within the three divisions.
There would be a minimum of 14 midweek matches every season, with clubs competing in groups of eight, both home and away. At the conclusion of each season, knockout rounds involving eight teams would determine the league winners.
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