The European Court of Justice has declared that actions taken by football governing bodies UEFA and FIFA to prevent the establishment of the Super League contravened EU law. The court stated that the rules imposed by FIFA and UEFA, requiring their prior approval for any new interclub football project like the Super League and prohibiting clubs and players from participating in such competitions, are unlawful.
In its written judgment summary, the court emphasized that while the ruling doesn’t automatically authorize the Super League project, it underscores that FIFA and UEFA have been “abusing a dominant position” in the football market. A22 Sports, the company championing the Super League initiative, celebrated the decision as a victory, asserting that they have secured the right to compete.
Bernd Reichart, CEO of A22 Sports, announced the triumph on social media, stating, “We have won the right to compete. The UEFA monopoly is over. Football is free.”