The European Leagues deny that the new competition announced by the Super League was carried out after consultation with its collective and assured that the model called ‘Unify League’ “has no foundation and will increase the number of international matches in a crowded calendar “.
In a statement made public this Thursday, the association that brings together 39 professional leagues “reaffirms its commitment to the current structure of professional football where clubs qualify for UEFA club competitions through their annual national performances.”
Total rejection of new competition
“The A22 competition model, which is unsolicited and without substance, will increase the number of international matches in a crowded calendar,” the statement added.
The text recalls that fans and stakeholders across football made that clear any attempt will be rejected of existing or new international club competitions to expand their calendars at the expense of national competitions.
The Leagues, untouchable
“Reducing the number of national clubs in league competitions to create more space for international fixtures will never be an option for the European Leagues Association and its members,” they stressed. representing 1,130 European clubs.
In their document, the European Leagues refer to the request they made together with the international footballers’ union, FIFPRO Europe, to the European Commission to ensure that no decision is made on the international match calendar (IMC) without the formal agreement of the national leagues and unions of players.
“We will continue to work with all interested parties to maintain a complementary and sustainable balance between national and international football,” they concluded.
The arguments of A22 Sports Management
Two days ago, the company in charge of the promotion the Super League, A22 Sports Management, announced that it has submitted a proposal to UEFA and FIFA to achieve official recognition of its new European club football competitions, to be named the ‘Unify League’.
In his opinion, according to the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in December 2023, “any competition whose classification is carried out in an inclusive, meritocratic manner and respects the international calendar, can officially see a light.”
The proposal, according to A22 Sports Management, fully complies with UEFA’s definition of the ‘European Sports Model’, with the revised system stating that “clubs’ participation depends on their performance in their respective national leagues in every season.
A22 said that “the annual ranking system is largely developed as a result of discussions with clubs, leagues and other interested parties.” “These talks are more intense after the decision of the CJEU, where a more constructive environment for open dialogue was created,” said A 22. The European Leagues reject this point.
Source: La Verdad
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