FIFA and UEFA acted unlawfully over European Super League, EU's top court rules

Thursday, 21 December 2023
FIFA and UEFA acted unlawfully in blocking the creation of the European Super League (ESL), the European Union's top court has ruled.

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UEFA and FIFA rules requiring other entities seek their permission to set up new tournaments contravene EU law, the bloc's top court has ruled in a landmark ruling.

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