The European Court of Justice has ruled that UEFA and FIFA breached EU law by preventing the formation of the European Super League (ESL), a proposed breakaway competition of 12 elite soccer clubs.
The court found that UEFA and FIFA held a monopoly position that violated the EU’s Competition and Free Movement Law.
A22, a sports development company that assisted in the creation of the ESL, filed the lawsuit. The court ruled that UEFA and FIFA abused their dominant position by forbidding clubs outright to compete in the ESL.
However, the court added that the competition may still not be approved. The ruling is a significant victory for the breakaway organizers, who have been fighting for the establishment of the ESL.
The ruling could also have far-reaching implications for the future of European football.
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