“The UEFA welcomes today’s clear decision recommending a decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in support of our core mission to govern European football, protect the pyramid and develop the game across Europe.” So it began UEFA’s statement after learning about the EU lawyer’s report on the Super League favors the interests of UEFA and FIFA.
“The UEFA inwelcome the clear conclusions presented today by Advocate General Rantos, which is an encouraging step towards maintaining the current dynamic and democratic management structure of the European football pyramid. The conclusions reinforce the central role of federations in protecting sport, promoting the fundamental principles of sporting merit and open access to our members, as well as uniting football with shared responsibility and unity,” UEFA’s statement asserted that “football in Europe remains united and strongly opposes ESL, or any such split proposal, which would threaten the entire European sports ecosystem.”
ANDthe statement ending by saying “while we await the Court’s final verdict, scheduled for next year, UEFA, as a public interest and non-profit governing body, will remain fully focused on its mission of developing football for everyone, in close cooperation with national associations, leagues, clubs, players, fans, EU institutions, governments and other stakeholders who have the true value of football at heart.”
Source: La Verdad
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