Super League plans comeback: Is the Unify League the big throw?
Super League plans comeback: Is the Unify League the big throw?
Europa, Deutschland - An exciting new attempt in the world of football: The Super League, now officially renamed "Unify League", submitted an application for official recognition at FIFA and UEFA on Tuesday. According to A22 Sports Management, the spoken company behind the concept, this step is based on a positive judgment of the European Court of Justice, which opens the way for competitions in which participation takes place openly and performance -based. The new format provides for competitions for 96 clubs, divided into four leagues, and should last from September to April, followed by a knockout phase that begins with the quarter-finals.
In 2021, the original Super League idea was born in the middle of a wave of public rejection when 12 of the largest European clubs, including Real Madrid, had to explain their resignation only 48 hours after the announcement. The redesign of the project shows that A22 has paid attention to feedback from associations and clubs. Bernd Reichart, CEO of A22, said: "Now time is for everyone involved, including UEFA and FIFA, to promote real progress." The focus is on the fan experience and inexpensive access to the games, supported by a new annual qualification system, which must be further specified. The games are broadcast via a streaming platform, which should make access to fans easier. For more information about the background, Barron’s was visited.
a new glimmer of hope for the Super League
The renewed attempt to recognize comes at a critical time when European football is recovering from the effects of pandemic. FIFA and UEFA are faced with the challenge of redefining their dominance on the European football market, especially after a judgment that states that they have violated EU law by preventing the Super League competition. With the clear realignment of the Unify League, a new era in European football could began to bring together different interests and possibly regain the fan bases that had spoken out against the concept in the past.
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