European Super League Mega Thread

[Pochemon94]

This whole thing just needs to sod off.

It's an awful idea and if Spurs joined it I'd be furious...in fact I'd likely be looking for a new club.

But as others above has said it would be idiotic anyway. It doesn't benefit anyone other than Real and Barca as far as I can see.

It would benefit everyone other than teams from the Prem. In their eyes this is the equalizer because they are losing out on players they would normally get as well as TV money.

PSG don't care because they are backed by oil money so they don't want to rock the boat. Bayern is fine as is and they know that if they joined Germany would go bonkers, Italian clubs could benefit greatly but so far I think only Inter announced no to it but I bet you Milan and Juve are licking their lips due to their financial problems.

Real and Barcelona are seeing the writing on the wall that they might fall down the pecking order and are essentially throwing their toys out and kicking and screaming until they get their way. The thing is with the amount of money that is on the line, it's really only a matter of time before they go Saudi/MBS to figure out a way that they could financially back the operation to get it going and offer massive payouts to clubs that join them. This last part I'm just making up in my head but how farfetched is it really? The Super League brought to you by Travel Saudi.

 

[Ribble]

Read Spurs’ statement carefully wearing lawyer-goggles. This was 100% written by lawyers trying to sit on the fence.

We are not committed to UEFA and make no commitment to participate in UEFA competitions in future, nor interested in FIFA at all. We are committed to “European Football”, which of course includes the concept of a Super League, should it exist.

All we’re saying is that is that if/when there is a breakaway, we want the ECA to be involved.

English (I'd imagine all British) teams are going to be blocked from participating by the new independent regulator, anything teams like us and Man City are saying is just to get ahead of that and look better from a PR perspective.

Milan had already left the project and Juve's new board were 'in the process' of pulling out entirely, will be interesting to see what they both say in the next few days. If they pull out too then the project is surely dead. Barca, Real Madrid and a handful of other lesser league teams doesn't a "Super League" make.

 

[14/04/91]

Why all the fuss about a breakaway league . The Premier League is a breakaway league is it not.
Seems to have worked out quite well.
The problem with the original idea was that it had some of the top clubs as permanent members. The lack of jeopardy killed it with supporters. Bit naive if the people behind it to think that would ever happen. The profusion of American owners these days doesn’t help matters as they don’t have relegation in any of their sports.
The idea of a European league does not fill me with joy. Will be too many matches of little interest .
Reading between the lines it is said that they want 3 leagues with promotion and relegation between these leagues . Consequently most of the bigger clubs who start off in the top league will never be out of European football. You will only come out of europe if you are relegated from the 3rd level league .
If a club like Leicester won the prem lge they would have to go in at the third level.
Rather stop with the. competitions as they are Even though it’s the same teams in the knockouts most years.
Are the Saudis going to turn up with their billions and wreck the game .Supporters are not blameless …..all we hear is buy this and that . Takes money so clubs chase the money.

The premier league was a rebrand. The initial 22 clubs were already in the top flight on merit.
Who chooses the clubs in the star, gold & blue leagues? It cannot be on merit, unless they use Uefa’s co-efficient rating.

This is driven by 3 or 4 Spanish & Italian clubs shitting themselves at getting left behind.

 

[Real_madyidd]

Fuck it. We're already in the Super League.

With Burnley and Luton.

 

[carmeldevil]

 

[easley91]

 

[easley91]

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We were actually invited originally so these jokes make no sense..

 

[NickHSpurs]

Would love Real & Barca to be booted out of UEFA comps now.

 

[Rage]

Had no idea what the ECA was, googled it: Electrical Contractors Association. A22 have no idea what they have let themselves in for here.

 

[Rage]

Also, and apologies if this has been commented on previously - but it seems that A22 have been founded by three chaps - two MD's from the PE world; Key Capital Partners and Providence Equity. Now, I'm not saying there is anything in it, but the fact that both of those funds historically have quite a significant LP commit from sovereign wealth funds in the middle east...LIV Golf anyone

 

[carmeldevil]

We were actually invited originally so these jokes make no sense..

Yup. Fuck Dominos.

 

[Adam456]

As others have said or alluded to this is all about RM and Barca trying to arrest their decline Vs the Prem

We have the best league in the world. Let's keep it

 

[jurgen]

Also, and apologies if this has been commented on previously - but it seems that A22 have been founded by three chaps - two MD's from the PE world; Key Capital Partners and Providence Equity. Now, I'm not saying there is anything in it, but the fact that both of those funds historically have quite a significant LP commit from sovereign wealth funds in the middle east...LIV Golf anyone

Football is far more a part of the cultural fabric of many countries than golf is.

 

[Rage]

Football is far more a part of the cultural fabric of many countries than golf is.

Undoubtedly - but would a brazen attempt such as this surprise?

 

[SixtyFour]

Nice to see the UEFA president has stated that football is not for sale. Phew, for a moment there I thought that money had already started to play a significant role 🫤

 

[nipponyid]

off to General Football with this crap!

 

[Tucker]

Football is far more a part of the cultural fabric of many countries than golf is.

It’s far easier to up and move to a different competition as an individual golfer than it is for a football club. A golfer is one guy. It doesn’t really matter if a golfer loses his fans either, that’s not where they earn their money.

 

[SirHarryHotspur]

If the UK goverment are true to their word then there is not going to be any English clubs in a competition that does not meet specified guidelines.
And if the so called Star League was made up of the current top four of the leading countries England, Germany, Spain & Italy then Spurs, Man U & Chelsea wouldn't be in it

Threshold condition 4: approved competitions​

4.10. The fourth Threshold Condition would require that clubs only compete in competitions that have been approved by the Regulator, based on predetermined criteria. The government is giving further consideration to the possible criteria.

For example, the criteria could be:
i. The competition must be fair and meritocratic.
ii. The competition must not unduly undermine the sustainability of English football’s existing leagues and competitions.
iii. The Regulator must consult fans when approving a competition.
iv. The Regulator must consult the FA when approving a competition.
4.11. It is the government’s view that all existing leagues or competitions would likely meet these criteria (including overseas competitions, such as UEFA’s). However, this Threshold Condition would allow the Regulator to create a protective lock against English clubs joining breakaway competitions that did not meet these criteria. This would ensure fans no longer face the prospect of seeing their clubs join competitions, like the European Super League (see box 5 below), that do not meet their values.

 

[FibreOpticJesus]

If the UK goverment are true to their word then there is not going to be any English clubs in a competition that does not meet specified guidelines.
And if the so called Star League was made up of the current top four of the leading countries England, Germany, Spain & Italy then Spurs, Man U & Chelsea wouldn't be in it

Threshold condition 4: approved competitions​

4.10. The fourth Threshold Condition would require that clubs only compete in competitions that have been approved by the Regulator, based on predetermined criteria. The government is giving further consideration to the possible criteria.

For example, the criteria could be:
i. The competition must be fair and meritocratic.
ii. The competition must not unduly undermine the sustainability of English football’s existing leagues and competitions.
iii. The Regulator must consult fans when approving a competition.
iv. The Regulator must consult the FA when approving a competition.
4.11. It is the government’s view that all existing leagues or competitions would likely meet these criteria (including overseas competitions, such as UEFA’s). However, this Threshold Condition would allow the Regulator to create a protective lock against English clubs joining breakaway competitions that did not meet these criteria. This would ensure fans no longer face the prospect of seeing their clubs join competitions, like the European Super League (see box 5 below), that do not meet their values.

I think the government (all shades) will flip flop on this if this competition significantly dilutes the impact of the premiership and its current world domination of the sport.

 

[mil1lion]

Would love Real & Barca to be booted out of UEFA comps now.

Doesn't the latest news mean they can't be punished by UEFA ?