Football Giants Unite Against Super League Despite Court Ruling

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Several of Europe’s major clubs have restated their opposition to a European Super League, even as the project’s organizers announced intentions to revive the competition.

A recent court decision ruled that UEFA and FIFA’s threats to ban players and clubs from existing competitions if they joined the Super League were unlawful, removing a potential obstacle to the tournament’s creation.

However, the challenge for the two remaining supporters of the Super League, Barcelona and Real Madrid, is that most top European clubs have rejected the idea, fueled by strong fan opposition in 2021.

The following are the statements from clubs in response to Thursday’s court ruling.

Bayern Munich

“We have taken note of the judgement of the European Court of Justice. However, this does not change FC Bayern’s and the ECA’s position that such a competition would be an attack on the importance of the national leagues and the structure of European football.

“The Bundesliga is the foundation of FC Bayern, just as all national leagues are the foundation of other European football clubs. It is therefore our duty and our deep conviction to strengthen them, not to weaken them. We are also committed to the European club competitions under the umbrella of UEFA. So let me make it very clear once again that the door for the Super League remains closed at FC Bayern.”

Manchester United

“Our position has not changed. We remain fully committed to participation in UEFA competitions, and to positive cooperation with UEFA, the Premier League, and fellow clubs through the ECA on the continued development of the European game.”

Borussia Dortmund

Club CEO Watzke confirms;

“We are not available for Super League”.

Atletico Madrid

“The European football community does not support the European Super League. Germany, France, England, Italy, Spain (except for Real Madrid and Barcelona), etc. oppose the Super League. We advocate for protecting the broader European football family, preserving domestic leagues, and securing qualification for European competitions through on-field performance each season.”

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