European Super League | ECJ rule that UEFA and FIFA acted unlawfully in blocking Super League (p 29)

[Jam Tomorrow]

with all this faux outrage at a proposed ESL it's worth remembering the greed and power grab by the so called Big 5 who led the break away from the Football League after 100 years. They wanted more for them and less for everyone else, the EFL and domestic cups became Cinderella comps with all the focus and money on the EPL. The EPL now want rid of anyone who can challenge the status quo and have damaged our club immeasurably. Well f em, i don't care one way or another about the ESL but anything that reins in the red shirt cartel is fine by me.

 

[Blue and true]

I've been looking for an excuse to become less invested in football now we've reached the promised land. This is the perfect excuse; if it comes to fruition.

 

[TinFoilHat]

On what basis would the government be able to ban a business from plying its trade

Indeed.

FiFA also have rule that government interference in football can lead to the nation being banned from all competitions.

 

[johnnytapia]

There’s not going to be a super league.

The court case is irrelevant, the German clubs are out, PSG are out, and the English clubs are out because they (a) have no incentive to join a league whose entire raison d’etre is to earn enough money to compete with the PL and (b) the gov has already said it will legislatively block clubs from competing, and (c) all the PL clubs signed up to 30 point deductions if they joined - a rule they’d not pass if they thought they would be breaking it any time soon.

Unless your idea of a super league is watching Real vs Inter then you’re going to be disappointed.

On point b, see Rwanda.

 

[mancboy]

the clubs listened to the fans because at the time it was financially prudent to do so and the optics looked good with the whole football is for the fans stuff yada yada, as soon as the pot of money is big enough, the fans wont mean a damn thing, its harsh but thats the reality.

 

[Moss Side's Finest]

Interesting, does FFP not restrict European competion laws?

I was thinking this exact thing when I head it on the news. This ruling could be good news for our 'case'

 

[ChicagoBlue]

On what basis would the government be able to ban a business from plying its trade

How can the PL tell a club they can’t invest in their business? But they do, as does UEFA!

 

[johnny crossan]

How can the PL tell a club they can’t invest in their business? But they do, as does UEFA!

but is it lawful? City might well be forced to find out!

 

[Gundoggin]

Very interesting outcome this . Could work both ways ……
1, The PL and UEFA clean up their acts
2, Its the beginning of the end of football as we know it .

 

[nmc]

Ha Ha, no.5 made me spit tea.
If no.2 happens for the women's game I may actually give it a watch.
The LFL (lingerie football league) is a great watch if you've never seen it too

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