European Super League Archives

La Liga president: Barcelona/Real Madrid defending ‘dead model’, no rule changes for Messi deal

Posted on June 23, 2021 by admin

La Liga president: Barcelona/Real Madrid defending ‘dead model’, no rule changes for Messi deal – originally posted on Sportslens.com La Liga president Javier Tebas has downplayed the possibility of the European Super League making a return, labelling the idea “dead”. Back in April, 12 of Europe’s top clubs announced plans to break away from UEFA […]

Daniel Ek set to increase bid for Arsenal

Posted on June 9, 2021 by admin

Daniel Ek set to increase bid for Arsenal – originally posted on Sportslens.com Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is set to table another bid for Arsenal, reports Sky Sports. Arsenal fans have been unhappy with owner Stan Kroenke for a while now. The feeling of dissatisfaction was heightened by the European Super League drama back in […]

Premier League’s ‘Big 6’ agree punishments over European Super League fiasco

Posted on June 9, 2021 by admin

Premier League’s ‘Big 6’ agree punishments over European Super League fiasco – originally posted on Sportslens.com The Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ have agreed to pay a fine following the European Super League drama back in April. On April 18, it was announced that 12 of Europe’s top clubs had agreed to break away from UEFA […]

UEFA promises ‘robust’ defence amid ESL legal challenge

Posted on May 31, 2021 by admin

UEFA plans a “robust” defence of its position after the European Super League claimed the governing body had violated European Union competition law in seeking to block it. The European Court of Justice announced on Monday it had received a referral from a Madrid court concerning a claim that UEFA and FIFA had acted unlawfully […]

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus respond to UEFA’s disciplinary proceedings

Posted on May 27, 2021 by admin

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus respond to UEFA’s disciplinary proceedings – originally posted on Sportslens.com The news that Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus are still flogging the European Super League (ESL) dead horse came as no surprise to the rest of football. The three rebel clubs released a new joint statement yesterday, hitting back at […]

‘Disciplinary proceedings’ opened against three ESL founders

Posted on May 25, 2021 by admin

Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus over their involvement with the ESL proposals. The three teams were the only ones of 12 original breakaway clubs who did not subsequently renounce the competition and reaffirm their commitment to UEFA. A UEFA statement read: “Following an investigation conducted by UEFA ethics and […]

ESL clubs ‘shocked’ by FIFA stance after being ‘on board’ with plans

Posted on May 20, 2021 by admin

The 12 ESL clubs were initially under the impression that FIFA and Gianni Infantino were “on board” with the breakaway league, according to reports. The plans for the ESL were announced last month. The Premier League ‘Big Six’ (Man United, Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham) were all involved. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, […]

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus facing two-year Champions League ban

Posted on May 12, 2021 by admin

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus facing two-year Champions League ban – originally posted on Sportslens.com UEFA have issued a warning to Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus if they continue to persevere with the European Super League. Those three were part of a group of 12 clubs that broke away from UEFA and formed the European […]

Report shares how Staveley reacted when asked about NUFC takeover yesterday

Posted on May 12, 2021 by admin

Report shares how Staveley reacted when asked about NUFC takeover yesterday – originally posted on Sportslens.com PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley has finally reacted to the proposed European Super League that has since collapsed. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur initially joined the breakaway league that included AC Milan, Atletico […]

Juventus sent Serie A warning over Super League involvement

Posted on May 10, 2021 by admin

Juventus have been warned about their future in the Italian top flight if they remain part of the European Super League. Juventus, along with Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, are hoping to restore the controversial competition despite its rapid downfall. They’re refusing to renounce the breakaway league and are hoping for it to start […]