The proposed European Super League has caused a lot of controversy in recent months, since its new proposals were announced by A22, the company now managing the competition that was kept alive by Barcelona and Real Madrid after its initial collapse in 2021.
Both Clasico clubs want the Super League to happen, although there has been strong opposition across Europe, not least from Spain. Atletico Madrid rejected the competition when its new format was released, and CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin returned on Wednesday, as per Sports stadium.
“Making closed leagues, or guaranteeing the presence in the main competitions only to a few, would destroy the pyramid on which the dream of thousands of boys and girls is based. Only those boys who were linked to privileged clubs would have access to elite, the tradition of rewarding sporting merit is broken.
“It is necessary to protect the balance and evolution in the pyramid of amateur and professional football, it is part of our culture and tradition. Contrary to what the Super League supports, UEFA seeks a balance between large, small and medium towns; between clubs, large, small and medium.
“Today we are 55 countries, and of those, more than 35 compete in European competitions every year. UEFA created the three current competitions, Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, to accommodate more clubs and protect sports merits. I champions of each competition are promoted to the top in each season, and access to each European competition is obtained through qualification in the domestic leagues, thus protecting “.
At this stage, the Super League does not seem to be moving forward soon due to a lack of support. Barcelona and Real Madrid hope that changes, although it would be a surprise.
