Premier League for ESL: “We reject any such idea, we will enter into dialogue with the football associations”

The Premier League issued a statement responding to the European Court of Justice’s ruling on the possibility of an organization organizing its own football competition without the approval of UEFA or FIFA.

The English league reiterated its opposition to the idea of ​​a European Super League, adding that football should be competitive and include promotion, relegation and qualification for international club competitions across leagues.

He concluded that he would continue discussions on this issue with sports associations.

The Premier League announcement

“The Premier League takes note of today’s decision in the European Court of Justice case involving the European Superleague Company, FIFA and UEFA. This is an important decision and we will now fully assess its impact on the game.”

The decision does not support the so-called “European Superleague Company” and the Premier League continues to reject such an idea. Fans are vital to the game and have repeatedly made it clear that they reject a breakaway competition that breaks the link between domestic and European football.

The Premier League reiterates its commitment to the clear principles of open competition that underpin the success of domestic and international club competitions.

Football thrives on the competitiveness that comes from promotion and relegation, annual qualification based on national leagues and cups for international club competitions, and the long-standing rivalries and rituals that accompany the weekends reserved for national football.

These principles are enshrined in the Premier League Owners’ Charter, launched in June 2022, which aims to improve the league’s collective strength and competitiveness for the benefit of the game as a whole.

As of 2021, the Premier League, along with other football associations, has also strengthened its rules and governance in this area.

The Premier League will continue to engage in an open and constructive dialogue with all relevant football stakeholders on how best to protect and improve the complementary balance between domestic and international club football.”