Italy repeals anti-Super League law

Italian Football Federation (Federcalcio) published a statement this Friday in which lift measures against Super League which he promoted in May 2021 by threatening expulsion from Serie A for all teams participating in private competitions not recognized by UEFA. At the first moment, Three Italian teams joined the project (Juventus, Milan and Inter). under the leadership of Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​who continue to be the driving forces of the new competition.

Federcalcio’s statement mentions verdict from December last year belonging Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), a ruling that is beginning to have an impact on European football. In Spain’s case, the RFEF did not issue rules against participation in the Super League, so it did not have to correct the situation, as Italy has now done.

Englandout of EU control, also threatened its clubs if they took part in the Super League, but The CJEU’s decision is clear: UEFA does not have the legal capacity to block a new tournament, so English clubs that, first of all, also signed a project contract, which is still in effect, can enter the Super League. Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal They are waiting to resume their participation.

The Super League was its promoters’ response to new champion system For example, completes the formula for the first group stage matches. The new tournament has a format with three league divisions, 64 participating teams and promotion and relegation every season since its start, which is scheduled for September 2025.

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