The prospects of a future European Super League have been boosted after judges said UEFA rules blocking the formation of such a competition were contrary to EU law.
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice had been asked to decide whether UEFA and FIFA acted against competition law by blocking the formation of the European Super League in 2021 and then seeking to sanction the clubs involved.
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The court has ruled that UEFA and FIFA rules granting prior approval for new competitions are contrary to EU law.
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A release issued by the court said such rules were “contrary to competition law and the freedom to provide services”.
