December 20 – The European Leagues organisation has insisted it was not consulted by the promoters of the proposed European Super League regarding the relaunch of the breakaway concept as the Unify League.
The original European Super League (ESL), backed by 12 of the continent’s biggest clubs, evaporated almost overnight after it was controversially launched in 2021
Under the proposed revamp announced this week, Sports development company A22 said the new 96-club format across four leagues would be merit-based and more competitive than UEFA’s current club competitions.
It also promised free streaming for fans on its own advertising-backed platform and a return to the home and away format ditched in the new Champions League group phase.
But The European Leagues, comprising 39 professional leagues and associations from 33 countries covering more than 1,130 clubs, is the latest body to denounce the new attempt at a super league, saying it “rejects any suggestion that a consultation took place with our organisation.”
It said it remained steadfastly aligned to the status quo.
“The A22’s competition model, which is not requested and unsubstantiated, would increase the number of international matches in an already congested calendar,” the European Leagues argued.
“Supporters and stakeholders across the game have consistently made it clear that any attempt from existing or new international club competitions to expand their calendars at the expense of domestic competitions will be rejected.”
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