European Super League - Dead on arrival

[monkeybarry]

I don't think that is enforceable. It looks like restraint of trade to me

Might not be enforceable in the EU.
Outside of it however......

 

[ShipOfTheseus]

I don’t think that UEFA or domestic leagues can do much to screw the founders, but the situation would be trickier for the five annual invitees if they faced a five year ban from UEFA competitions on their return.

 

[Legohamster]

THat might tip things over, agreed. But who else are the 3 unnamed teams? Ajax? Porto and Benfica?

I think PSG and the German teams will look at this and, like me with Spurs, think you're better off being in and holding your nose than outside and suffering

People keep mentioning they are fan owned and that will stop them.

Let’s assume it’s a success, will the fans who are used to seeing world class players play for them be happy all those players leave?

The gap in the league would drop as well.

Plus clubs like red bull won’t care, they are hated anyway.

 

[monkeybarry]

I think till the German/French clubs are in they still have a chance.

There are also the likes of Roma, Lazio, Altetico, who are not involved

 

[AdamB]

I don’t think that UEFA or domestic leagues can do much to screw the founders, but the situation would be trickier for the five annual invitees if they faced a five year ban from UEFA competitions on their return.

In which case 5 teams might just ship permanently?

 

[AdamB]

Let’s assume it’s a success, will the fans who are used to seeing world class players play for them be happy all those players leave?
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I think thats why fans will want Bayern and PSG to sign up. Once this thing gets more momentum (TV rights announced, dates set etc) they'll want their teams to be in as they'll realise that being on the outside will see their players leave

 

[Raziel]

I don’t think that UEFA or domestic leagues can do much to screw the founders, but the situation would be trickier for the five annual invitees if they faced a five year ban from UEFA competitions on their return.

After the 23 years you mean? not sure anyone cares

 

[Legohamster]

There are also the likes of Roma, Lazio, Altetico, who are not involved

I wonder if the plan is to have 6 from each major league?

 

[AdamB]

There are also the likes of Roma, Lazio, Altetico, who are not involved

Athletico are, but the others have no power do they?

 

[Baleforce]

I wonder if there is another PL team potentially involved, Everton or Leicester maybe?

 

[AdamB]

I wonder if there is another PL team potentially involved, Everton or Leicester maybe?

Too many English. I'd say its 3 from:

PSG
Bayern
Dortmund
Porto
Benfica
Ajax

Most likely the top 3

 

[Seedy Ron]

After the 23 years you mean? not sure anyone cares

The annual invitees aren't in for 23 years.

 

[Baleforce]

Too many English. I'd say its 3 from:

PSG
Bayern
Dortmund
Porto
Benfica
Ajax

Most likely the top 3

I think you are right that it would be too many.

Porto is a good shout, but why wouldn't they have jumped on it if invited?

 

[ShipOfTheseus]

In which case 5 teams might just ship permanently?

Yeah, that’s what I was wondering. On slightly less favourable terms, perhaps.

 

[AdamB]

I think you are right that it would be too many.

Porto is a good shout, but why wouldn't they have jumped on it if invited?

fan owned perhaps?

 

[Raziel]

The annual invitees aren't in for 23 years.

The report is the teams signed up for 23 years.

 

[Daisuk]

fudging great.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1384062591450771465

 

[ShipOfTheseus]

The report is the teams signed up for 23 years.

Not the additional five who are supposed to add a veneer of achievement-based respectability. They are admitted annually.

 

[Seedy Ron]

The report is the teams signed up for 23 years.

The founding members did, the invitees will get added each year.

 

[AdamB]

All leaves an odd taste in the mouth, but in terms of seeing Spurs win and compete with the best, this clearly helps massively...and if we were on the outside, it would be cr@p. Levy has worked wonders to get us included in this gig