European Super League: UEFA and FIFA rules banning breakaway unlawful, says court
by Giuseppe Muro
Dec 21, 2023
3 minutes
The prospect of a European Super League (ESL) has been boosted after judges this morning ruled that UEFA and FIFA rules banning breakaway competitions were contrary to EU law.
A ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) said that UEFA acted illegally and were "abusing a dominant position" by blocking the formation of the ESL in 2021.
The court said such rules were "contrary to competition law and the freedom to provide services", given
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