Representing Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Donald Slater, in a hearing before the European Court of Justice, called the Super League, which they tried to launch last year, a classic example of a cartel.
“It’s a classic example of a cartel. If UEFA were forced to sanction such a closed competition, other closed leagues would arise, leading to a systemic collapse of the European sporting model, quotes ESPN Slater.
The Superleague has decided to sue UEFA, the case is being examined by the European Court of Justice, based in Luxembourg. The tournament founders claim that UEFA and FIFA breached EU antitrust laws by blocking the creation of the Super League.
The court’s final decision is expected in early 2023.
Last April, 12 European clubs announced the creation of the Super League. It included the Spaniards “Real”, “Atletico”, “Barcelona”, the Italians “Milan”, “Inter”, “Juventus”, the English “Arsenal”, “Chelsea”, “Manchester City”, “Manchester United”, “Liverpool”. “,” Tottenham. Subsequently, amid criticism, nine clubs refused to take part in the project, in which Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus remain interested.
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Source : MatchTV
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