Superliga issued a statement at dawn, at the end of the telematic meeting of the remaining clubs after the abandonment of the six English teams that made it up, in which he announces the continuity of the new competition with a reconfiguration of the project.
The Spanish teams Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid and the Italian Juventus, Inter Milano and AC Milan maintain the proposal of a new European competition “because the current system does not work“The departure of English Arsenal on Tuesday night, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur does not cause any change.
“Our proposal aims to allow sport to evolve, while generating resources and stability for the entire football pyramid, including helping to overcome the financial difficulties facing the entire football community as a result of the pandemic. This would also provide payments. Solidarity has materially improved for all football stakeholders, “the statement said.
The Superliga ensures that the mass abandonment of English clubs has been “forced” by “pressure” on them. “We are convinced that our proposal fully complies with European laws and regulations, as demonstrated today by the court’s decision to protect the Superliga from third-party actions.”, he points out.
Events determine a reconfiguration of the project before taking the next steps. “Given the current circumstances, we will reconsider the most appropriate steps to reconfigure the project, always taking into account our goals of providing the best possible experience for fans, while promoting solidarity payments for the entire football community,” said communiqué.