European Super League

European Super League lawyer seeks football reform '100 times' bigger than Bosman rule

The Super League project, a private tournament launched by 12 large European clubs, was announced with great fanfare in April 2021.

Spanish judge lifts protection for Super League clubs Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus

A court in Madrid said it was removing the legal protection because even if the clubs are punished by UEFA and FIFA that would not impede them from going forward with the plan to create a breakaway competition

Spanish government writes to European Court of Justice explaining opposition to Super League

The email expressed the government’s position that “the improvement of competitions is possible through dialogue and always through the structures that already exist", said sources from the CSD.

UEFA motion to remove Spanish judge from Super League case

The move could eventually lead to disciplinary action restarting against the rebel clubs after it was abandoned on Monday night.

UEFA drops disciplinary case against European Super League rebels Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus

European football's governing body said late Monday that "the proceedings (are) null and void, as if the proceedings had never been opened".

LaLiga: 'We couldn't accommodate Lionel Messi’s contract', says Barcelona president Joan Laporta

In a dramatic news conference, Laporta said he was not prepared "to put the club at risk" by renewing Messi's contract, with Barca facing huge financial problems ahead of the start of La Liga.

'Super League project is still alive,' says Barcelona president Joan Laporta

Despite opposition from UEFA, fans and rival clubs, Laporta insisted the Super League would mean "financial sustainability for the clubs and makes for a more attractive competition".

Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen emergency follows FIFPRO's warning of too many games

Though it is still unclear what caused Eriksen’s health scare, the relentless schedule resulting from the pandemic has been far from ideal.

European Super League: Six rebel teams reach £22 million financial settlement with Premier League

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham face a £25 million fine and 30-point deduction if there are further attempts to break away.

Manchester United co-owner Joel Glazer offers key shares in first meeting with club fans

Glazer offered to make shares available to Manchester United supporters with the same voting rights as shares held by his family.