ENGLISH teams are set to be BANNED from the European Super League.
The controversial proposal could come back into the limelight after a court determined Fifa and Uefa acted against law when they blocked its formation in 2021.
Twelve clubs tried to form a breakaway division but after much backlash the sides pulled out one by one.
But following the court’s new ruling, the European Super League is back in the fold with Barcelona already revealing they are “satisfied” with the decision.
However, the British government could prevent Premier League teams from being involved in its possible comeback.
After the debacle two years ago, an independent football regulator has been put in place by the government from 2024.
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They promise to stop clubs from joining “breakaway or unlicensed leagues.”
After this morning’s court decision a government spokesperson said: “We note the decision by the European Court of Justice’s judgement with regard to the European Super League.
“The attempt to create a breakaway competition was a defining moment in English football and was universally condemned by fans, clubs and the Government.
“We took decisive action at the time by triggering the fan-led review of football governance, which called for the creation of a new independent regulator for English football.
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“We will shortly be bringing forward legislation that makes this a reality, and will stop clubs from joining any similar breakaway competitions in the future.”
Tory MP Tracy Crouch previously said: “I am pleased that the Rishi Sunak, a passionate football fan himself, recognises that fans throughout the pyramid want to see the long-term financial sustainability of their clubs and have a greater say in how they are run.
“On the pitch, English football is admired the world over, but it is important that measures are put in place to ensure our national game is fit for the future.
“This is exactly what an Independent Regulator will do.”
The latest idea put forward by European Super League chiefs is that up to 64 clubs should leave Uefa to form a new competition.
That would be without any Prem clubs and Madrid-based sports marketing firm A22 is using the success of English football as a justification for a rival tournament.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
