Re-elected this Thursday at the head of the European Club Association (ECA), Nasser al-Khelaïfi took the opportunity to target Real Madrid and FC Barcelona again. He also mentioned Saudi Arabia.
After spending six years at the helm of the European Club Association (ECA), Nasser al-Khelaïfi obviously did not want to pass the baton to another. Result, the one who occupies the functions of president of Paris Saint-Germain was re-elected this Thursday for a second term at the head of the ECA, this until 2027. Once the General Assembly is over, the leader presented to the press. And he did not hesitate to drop a few blows.
Blows that once again targeted Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Returning to the famous Super League stillborn in April 2021, Nasser al-Khelaïfi made fun of the two clubs, without however naming them. ” I call it the ‘Not Super League’. Nobody wants to do it and we don’t care what they do. They are outside. Before there were three teams and now there are two. “And the president to be satisfied with the fact that most of the twelve secessionist clubs at the start, finally returned to the bosom of the ECA. ” We have held on as an institution and some clubs that have returned are contributing more to the ECA than ever before.”
“I don’t think there is a danger”
Facing the press, Nasser al-Khelaïfi also mentioned the departure of several football figures this summer to Saudi Arabia. For him, there is no danger in delay and the European championships do not have to fear a possible mass exodus in the years to come to the Saudi Pro League. »I don’t think there is any dangerhe confirmed in comments relayed by AS. We focus on Europe and our clubs. We have the best and most important competitions, with the best players. It is not for me to judge what happens outside of Europe.”
