European Super League Ruling Is A Big Win Against FIFA, UEFA
TimeDEC 2023
Court Rules UEFA, FIFA Unlawfully Blocked European Super League
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The Spin
Narrative A
It's utterly unwise for Super League plotters to celebrate this verdict as a victory, given that nothing has changed at all. First and foremost, the ESL still has to be approved under the yet-to-be-improved regulations. Only then would Barcelona and Real Madrid be able to start their flop two-club competition.
Narrative B
While it's unlikely that the new Super League model will entice other European giants to join Barcelona and Real Madrid after reducing their financial incentives, this ruling has undisputedly opened the door for breakaway competitions to establish themselves in European soccer. The monopoly of FIFA and UEFA is finally under threat.