The famous former technician of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, predicted in 2009 about the creation of a European Super League and his prophecy, amazingly, is fulfilled.
This is how the European Super League will be played and the start date
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Juventus, Milan and Inter are the 12 clubs that have confirmed their participation in this championship so far, which could start in August .
Then, Wenger said teams should be determined by merit rather than who has the greatest wealth, although it looks like that won’t be the case for the upcoming tournament, with the country’s six biggest clubs. First league as the only English representation.
The Frenchman also said in 2009 how he felt the plans were already in place, suggesting that recent news had come a long time ago.
“I see a European league that develops over time than a team that leaves the country,” said the former coach at the time. “The national leagues will survive, but maybe in 10 years you will have a European superleague,” he added.
“I’m not 100% sure I’m right, but I feel that in our game there are some voices behind the scenes who are coming to do something about it, especially if the rules become too restrictive for these clubs,” he said.
” The way we go financially is that the money that will come from the Champions League will not be enough for some clubs, because they spend too much money. Revenue is essentially owned by UEFA and distributes money to clubs. ” Wenger 12 years ago.
The Super League will not go too far
After confirmation of birth Superliga, Wenger spoke to talkSport on Monday and said the championship posed a major threat to local leagues.
The sanctions that the clubs of the European Super League will receive
“I would say it’s a bad idea. Football has to stay together, it’s the most important thing. It is based on sporting merit and, above all, on respecting the history built on European football, “said the Frenchman, who now works as head of FIFA’s global development.
“I don’t think this idea will go very far. I don’t know exactly what’s behind it. There is a more dangerous idea behind it and it is a big threat to the Premier League and other leagues. ”
“When I was still in charge (at Arsenal), a lot of things happened in other countries to diminish Premier League dominance and such a project would definitely accelerate.”