A22 Sports, promoter of the Super League, welcomed the slap administered by the European Court of Justice (CJEU) to UEFA and FIFA by deeming their ban on clubs from participating in it illegal.
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) ruled this Thursday that “UEFA and FIFA rules on prior authorization of club football competitions, such as the Super League, violate union law” European. “ In fact, they are contrary to competition law and the freedom to provide services. »
“We have won the right to exist. UEFA’s monopoly is over. Football is FREE. Clubs are now free from the threat of sanctions AND free to determine their own future,” said our CEO Bernd Reichart about the CJEU decision. 1/4
— A22 Sports (@A22Sports) December 21, 2023
It also considers that the ban imposed by UEFA and FIFA on clubs and players from participating in this new competition is “illegal” and that the two authorities are in conflict. ” abuse of dominant position“. Enough to make the opposite camp jubilant…
“We have won the right to exist. UEFA’s monopoly is over. Football is FREE. Clubs are now free from the threat of sanctions AND free to determine their own future”jubilant Super League boss, CEO Bernd Reichart about the court’s decision.
“For supporters: we offer free broadcasting of all Superleague matches”promised the cacique immediately. “For clubs: income and solidarity expenses will be guaranteed. »
