Categories: FootBallFootball News

Super League Faces Skepticism from La Liga Head Javier Tebas

On Tuesday, Javier Tebas, the influential head of Spain’s football league, vehemently criticized the proposed new format for the Super League. Tebas asserted that the suggested competition structure fails to comply with European sports law. A22, the company promoting the Super League, recently unveiled a revised model following an EU court ruling in December that potentially opened avenues for alternative competitions.

Despite A22’s efforts to challenge UEFA’s Champions League by introducing elements like promotion and relegation in its new 60-team format, Tebas remains unconvinced. He expressed skepticism about A22’s ability to persuade leagues and clubs, accusing Super League chiefs of deceptive tactics. Tebas specifically pointed to A22’s envisioned promotion and relegation system, characterizing it as a deceptive maneuver that effectively results in a closed competition.

Additionally, Tebas dismissed A22’s claim that the league could be entirely free for fans, likening it to a magic trick by referencing the illusionist David Copperfield.

In December, A22 presented its revamped Super League format, aiming to revive the competition that initially launched but quickly collapsed in April 2021, leading to prolonged legal disputes. Several top European clubs promptly rejected the new proposal.

Tebas anticipates a Madrid court to implement the EU Court of Justice’s ruling before the summer, underscoring the ongoing legal challenges surrounding the Super League.

Kelly Qodin

Share
Published by
Kelly Qodin

Recent Posts

Lindsey Vonn Returns to World Cup with Strong 14th Place Finish

Lindsey Vonn marked her return to World Cup skiing after more than five years away…

22 hours ago

Luke Littler Makes Emotional Start to World Championship

Luke Littler began his bid for the PDC World Championship with a dramatic 3-1 victory…

22 hours ago

Tyson Fury Refuses to Accept Rematch Loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury refused to accept his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch, claiming the…

22 hours ago

Oleksandr Usyk Dominates Tyson Fury in Rematch to Stay on Top

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a close points decision to retain his unified heavyweight…

23 hours ago

Alexander Sorloth Scores Late as Atletico Beat Barcelona 2-1

Alexander Sorloth scored a dramatic injury-time winner to give Atletico Madrid a 2-1 victory over…

23 hours ago

Nottingham Forest Beats Brentford, Eyes European Spot

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo remains cautious despite his team's 2-0 win over Brentford…

23 hours ago