Hours after Thursday’s ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) in the Super League case, clubs, leagues, stakeholders and players’ associations expressed their unanimous defence of the principles of the European sports model.
European Commission
Europe’s basic precept is solidarity. Our continued support for a values-based European style of sport is non-negotiable. European football will be a vehicle for inclusion and cohesion. For as many other people as possible. Not just the elites.
Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission
European Club Association
The ECA will continue to work with UEFA, FIFA and all identified football stakeholders to expand the game in a positive and progressive way, on the principles of sporting meritocracy, inclusion, open festival and authentic solidarity. These principles are at the heart of the ECA and at the heart of the European sports model, from which all levels of the pyramid derive advantages and thrive.
European leagues
The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union does not replace the position of those who protect football in its true essence: an exciting game where everyone has the right to dream, to exceed expectations on the pitch, to grow.
European leagues advocate an open festival model, in which qualification for European club festivals is decided by the annual functionality of national festivals. There are basic principles that do not deserve to be questioned: national festivals are the basis of fans’ hobbies and therefore must be protected. The right to progress through the other levels of the festival, played and won on the field, includes another essential guarantee: that of solidarity in the financing of the long-term progression of talent.
This is the football we defend and will continue to defend, in combination with all the actors whose project points to the true essence of football.
Pedro Proença, President of the European Leagues
FIFA
With the greatest respect to the European Court of Justice, today’s judgment is no substitute for anything.
Historically, we have organized competitions globally and this will also be the case in the future.
We will continue to host the world’s most spectacular, competitive and meaningful tournaments and use our revenues to expand football in each and every corner of the world through solidarity systems that ensure the underprivileged gain advantages from those competitions. top level.
FIFA will continue to do so, as always, in close collaboration with our member associations, confederations and all football stakeholders, to gain exclusive benefits from our game globally. All together!
Gianni Infantino, FIFA President
Today’s rulings by the European Court of Justice are a vital moment for the role of players’ rights in the game and reaffirm the pyramid of European football founded on solidarity.
Arsenal
Arsenal Football Club takes note of the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of Thursday 21st December 2023 and our position in relation to the European Super League has not changed. We will continue to participate in UEFA competitions and draws with other European clubs and the CEA.
AS Monaco
Following the decision of the European Court of Justice, AS Monaco would like to express its full commitment to the principle of sporting merit which governs UEFA competitions and the French championship.
AS Monaco will continue to work with Ligue 1 clubs within the Ligue de Football Professionnel, and with other clubs through the ECA, to be able to jointly participate in the progress of football.
Following the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Communities, AS Monaco wishes to express its full respect for the precept of sporting merit that governs UEFA competitions and the French championship. AS Monaco will continue to work with Ligue 1 clubs within the Liga. . . pic. twitter. com/ImpWxep96Q
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 protecting the broader European football family, preserving domestic leagues, and securing qualification for European competitions through on-field performance each season.
Rome
The club in no way endorses any so-called Super League project that would present an unacceptable attack on the importance of the national leagues and the foundations of European football.
AS Roma believes that European football’s future well-being can only be secured through clubs working together through ECA in strong partnership and collaboration with UEFA and FIFA.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
We take note of the decision of the European Court of Justice. But neither the fans nor the top clubs need any other club festival besides the domestic leagues and UEFA festivals. The existing football ecosystem with FIFA, UEFA and national leagues is smart and works well. Improvements deserve to come from the existing system. The so-called Super League has no chance of making its fortune without the participation of European clubs, including Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Fernando Carro, General Manager of Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund will be informed in detail of the ECJ’s ruling as soon as we communicate all the reasons for the decision. However, we are already convinced that the conclusions drawn from the CJEU judgment do not correspond to those that have recently circulated in the media. In its press release, the ECJ clarified, among other things, that the resolution does not mean that a festival such as the Super League must necessarily be authorized. For Borussia Dortmund, regardless of the discussions about the verdict, one thing is certain: we are not ready for a Super League.
Hans-Joachim Watzke, Chairman of the Board of Directors
FC Bayern Munich
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.
Celtic
Celtic Football Club has taken note of today’s ruling through the Court of Justice of the European Union. The solution on the prior authorization framework for other competitions refers to the repealed UEFA statutes that were already amended in June 2022. Let us be clear: this does not in any way affect supporting or endorsing the so-called “Super League” project. Celtic plays a vital and leading role in the European Club Association and, as a club, we are fully committed to functioning through the ECA, alongside our fellow European clubs, to uphold the values that define European football. We can only achieve our objectives thanks to the strong partnership that the ECA enjoys with UEFA. The European football network as a whole is not the ESL and Celtic, like many other clubs, will continue to promote European football. interests and coverage of the extended football family through the ECA and UEFA.
Chelsea
The judgment issued by the European Court of Justice does not change Chelsea FC’s position. We firmly believe that, by working with the Premier League, The FA, other European clubs through our strong relationship with the ECA, and with UEFA and FIFA, we can, together, continue to develop the European game for the benefit of everyone.
Copenhagen
F. C. Copenhagen takes note of the CJEU’s ruling in the ESL case, which in no way endorses any Super League project. As a club, we remain 100 per cent committed to working through the ECA alongside our fellow European clubs to uphold the values that define European football.
F. C. C. Copenhagen takes note of the ECJ’s ruling in the ESL case, which in no way endorses any Super League project. As a club, we are one hundred per cent committed to working through the ECA together with our fellow European clubs to uphold the values that underpin European football. https://t. co/Xq762DN5bg
FC Salzburg
FC Salzburg reiterates its position that the long-term sustainability of European football can only be ensured through club cooperation through the ECA, in close cooperation with UEFA and FIFA. Obviously, we are committed to the values of the European football community. In addition, lately we see this ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Communities only as a legitimation, but not as an inevitable appearance of the Super League, that we, as a club, do not do it in any way.
Helsinki
The #HJK takes note of the ECJ’s ruling in the ESL case, which in no way endorses any Super League project.
As a club, we remain 100 per cent committed to running @ECAEurope together with our fellow European clubs to uphold the values that define European football.
Bury
FC Internazionale Milano reiterates its business confidence that the long-term of European football can only be guaranteed through collaboration between clubs within the ECA and in partnership with UEFA and FIFA. As clubs, we remain anchored in the values that characterise the European sporting model. We are committed to working with all other ECA-owned clubs on those principles.
Lech Poznań
In light of today’s ruling by the CJEU, we would like to emphasise that as Lech Poznań we remain 100 per cent committed to cooperation through the ECA and @UEFA with other European clubs to protect the values that define football in Europe.
Warsaw Legion
Legia Warsaw takes note of the ruling of the European Court of Justice in the ESL case, which in no way supports any project of the so-called Super League. As a club, we remain 100 per cent committed to running @ECAEurope together with our fellow European clubs to uphold the values that underline European football. This can only be achieved through the strong partnership that the ECA has with UEFA.
Linfield
In light of today’s Court of Justice ruling in the European Super League case, @OfficialBlues wishes to reiterate its strong commitment to the values that underpin the European sporting style and to the ECA’s role alongside UEFA in bringing excitement and joy to millions of enthusiasts around the world. through UEFA club competitions. There will be no so-called Super League and we will continue with the ECA, UEFA and others who are running to expand the football pyramid at all levels.
Liverpool
Yesterday’s ruling by the European Court of Justice does not change Liverpool FC’s previous stance on a proposed European Super League. Our involvement has been discontinued. We will continue to work with fellow clubs through the ECA and participate in UEFA competitions.
Malmö
Malmö FF are in favour of a regular expansion of European football. It is necessary to maintain the national championships and ensure qualification for European competitions through performance on the field.
City of Manchester
Manchester City club showed in 2021 that it had officially followed the group’s withdrawal procedures, devising plans for a European Super League.
Our position has not changed. We remain committed to the values of European football and will continue to collaborate with other clubs through the ECA and participate in UEFA competitions.
Manchester United
Our position has changed. We remain fully committed to participation in UEFA competitions and positive cooperation with UEFA, the Premier League and other clubs through the ECA for the continued progress of European football.
Paris
Paris Saint-Germain totally and categorically rejects any project of the so-called Super League, as has been the case since day one and will continue to be so.
As a proud European body, PSG support the principles of the European sporting model, the values of sporting merit and inclusion, and works with all known stakeholders in European football – above all with the fans and players, who are at the heart of football.
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Paris chairman
İstanbul Başakşehir
Istanbul Başakşehir FK takes note of the ruling of the Court of Justice of the EU in the ESL case, which in no way includes an allocation of the so-called Super League. As Istanbul Başakşehir FK, we remain one hundred percent committed to running through the ECA together with our fellow European clubs to uphold the values that define European football. This can only be achieved through the strong partnership that the ECA has with UEFA.
Istanbul Basaksehir FK takes note of the judgment delivered by the ECJ on the ESL case, which in no way endorses any so-called Super League project. As Istanbul Basaksehir FK, we remain 100% committed to working through ECA alongside our fellow European clubs to uphold the values… https://t.co/GZMuZIbi1W
Real Sociedad
https://www.realsociedad.eus/es/noticias/detalle/comunicado-oficial-20
Leipzig
We do the percentage and the assessment of the ECA and UEFA.
Sparta Prague
AC Sparta Prague takes note of the ruling of the European Court of Justice in the ESL case, which in no way approves the transfer of the Super League. We remain 100 percent committed to touring the ECA together with other clubs to protect and publicize the values. that shape European football.
Villarreal
https://villarrealcf. es/la-sentencia-del-tjue-no-avala-la-superliga-europea/ (In Spanish)
Soccer fans in Europe
FSE notes today’s decision by the CJEU and wants to reiterate that there is no place in European football for a breakaway super league. Since 2021, FSE & fans across Europe have stood firm against a breakaway super league time and time again, and repeatedly called for the greater protection of our game.
FSE remains committed to continuing its work with UEFA, clubs of all sizes, leagues, national associations, players, European institutions and national governments, in solidarity with the rest of the football community. Our clubs, competitions and local communities need protection. Read the broader implications of the resolution and make further comments in due course.
Whatever comes next, the super league remains an ill-conceived project that endangers the future of European football. FSE, our members and fans across Europe will continue to fight it.
Football Supporters Association
There is no place for an ill-conceived breakaway Super League. Fans, players and clubs have already made it clear that they don’t need a confusing festival – we all need to see the opposite cause of the undead monstrosity that is the European Zombie. Even if the corpse continues to tremble in the European courts, no English party will sign up for it. The new independent regulator will ban any club from participating in national festivals if it signs up for a breakaway super league. Success will have to be achieved on the field, not in the boardroom.
Football Supporters Association chief executive Kevin Miles
Supporters run Scotland
We stand in solidarity with our enthusiasts across the continent, united in the face of those who want to raise even more money in the best of our sport.
German Football League
The European Court of Justice has shown that the criteria for authorising other open-air festivals in the associative pyramid of the European sporting style must be transparent, objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate: this is understandable and predictable. UEFA and FIFA are obliged to review their criteria, which have already been developed, adapt them accordingly if they are mandatory and apply them legally. The CJEU also clarified that the CJEU’s ruling does not mean that a festival like the Super League will necessarily have to be allowed. The legality of the Super League is a separate issue.
La Ligue Football Professionel
Following the ruling from the European Court of Justice, the Ligue de Football Professionnel reasserts its strong commitment to UEFA competitions. The principles of meritocracy that govern European football are fundamental.
LFP Press: Following the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Professional Football League reaffirms its strong commitment to UEFA competitions. The principles of meritocracy that govern European football are. . .
first division
The ruling does not endorse the so-called “European Super League” and the Premier League continues to reject any such concept. Supporters are of vital importance to the game and they have time and again made clear their opposition to a “breakaway” competition that severs the link between domestic and European football.
The Premier League reiterates its commitment to the transparent principles of the open festival that underpin the good fortune of domestic and foreign club festivals.
Swiss Football League
The Swiss Football League consistently adheres to the basic principle that access to European club competitions should be organised exclusively based on performance in the national competitions.
Albanian Football Federation
Austrian Football Association
Croatian Football Federation
Czech Football Association
Danish Football Association (DBU)
Finnish Football Association
French Football Federation
Georgian Football Federation
Italian Football Federation
Football Federation of Kosovo
Latvian Football Federation
Malta Football Association
Football Association of Moldova
Football Association of Norway
Portuguese Football Federation
Romanian Football Association
Scottish Football Association
Serbian Football Federation
Slovenian Football Association
Turkish Football Federation
Swedish Football Association
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