Speaking to CNN Sport contributor Darren Lewis, Ceferin did not hold back on the proposals which threaten to rock the foundations of the sport but was confident the new league would not be a success. "It's hard for me to call it Super League because it's all but super.". He confirmed UEFA would be taking legal advice as soon as possible in relation to this year's Champions League semifinals, which features three teams currently signed up to the new Super League. ", "Their chairman approved something and then ran away, and he's still hiding probably somewhere, I don't know where he is.". "I thought we are also friends, but I was wrong. ... Super League 2021… Why football fans thought the European Super League, proposed by 12 top soccer clubs, was a bad idea. For me, it's always better to be naive than to lie all the time," Ceferin said, previously referring to those involved as "snakes. The league also revealed it’s full 2021 season schedule, which is slated to kickoff June 19th with the Barcelona Dragons taking on the Stuttgart Surge, and set to wrap up September 5th. ... a fifth of the income of the U.S. National Football League. ... 2021… "Fans are not for sale and football players as well. The Dawn of the Super League. No German or French club has yet signed up to the Super League. "Economic interest of a few top clubs in England, Italy, and Spain should not lead to the abolishment of established structures in European football as a consequence," Seifert said in a statement. England's Premier League, the most watched of the world's soccer leagues, condemned the Super League plan as a blow to the hopes of the millions of soccer fans who support smaller clubs in England and around Europe. There would be no promotion of relegation from the league, with only five qualification places available each year. The European Super League did not respond in time for publication. However, Joel Glazer, co-chairman of Manchester United and vice-chairman of the proposed Super League, insists the plans would help the wider game. "Fans of any club in England and across Europe can currently dream that their team may climb to the top and play against the best. Originally from Detroit, I grew up a Lions fan, which has now led me on a lifetime journey to find better football. SEH Sports & Entertainment Holding, which was set up by Zeljko Karajica, is looking to launch the new eight-team competition next June. Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona lifts the trophy after winning the Copa Del Rey Final match between Athletic Club and Barcelona at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 17, 2021 in Seville, Spain. It's now 2019, I'm living in the greater Houston area and I am one of the few journalists covering the upcoming XFL. "Because we [UEFA] respect the fans, the traditions, football, the football community, our society, we will win. In a joint announcement Sunday, six English clubs -- Arsenal. Christian Seifert, CEO of the German Football Association (DFL), said his organization opposes the concept of a European Super League. Here we go! PARIS: Twelve of Europe's most powerful clubs announced the launch of a breakaway European Super League on Monday in a potentially seismic shift in the way football … The move came after the rebel clubs reneged on a promise on Friday to back the plan by UEFA – European football’s governing body – to expand the Champions League beginning in 2024. UEFA and FIFA have condemned the league's formation, which would allow 12 of the richest clubs in Europe to break off and form their own league. Europe's best players will compete according to official NFL rules and pursue the same goal: to become the champion of the first European League of Football season in 2021. The idea being promoted was to create a new, pan-European, football league… Stay tuned. April 19, 2021 2:31 PM. The schedule for our first season! Apr 21, 2021, 06:47pm EDT. "We will help football at every level and take it to its rightful place in the world. The leagues North Division will home the Hamburg Sea Devils, Berlin Thunder, Wroclaw Panthers and Leipzig Kings. Highlighted in the opening weekend is a little nugget for NFL Europe fans; a rematch of the … Ethics doesn't exist in the group," Ceferin added. Rumors of a proposed Super League have been circulating for years with the game's most recognized clubs keen to have more control over TV deals and financial rewards. As of Monday, European football stands on the brink. The announcement has resulted in widespread condemnation, with fans, players and politicians all criticizing the founding members for prioritizing financial gain and creating a closed shop for the richest clubs. 18 Apr 2021 European football’s governing body UEFA has warned clubs linked to a breakaway Super League that they face being banned from … Infinite Madrid clarifies how the league … Player Rep. David Drakeford, Understanding the Canadian Perspective of the CFL/XFL Talks w/ Justin Dunk, The European League of Football — Making Noise for Better or Worse, XFL Jim Top 10 Outcomes from the XFL CFL Discussions, The National Gridiron League’s Misdeeds – Ft. David Drakeford, European League of Football Reveals 2021 Schedule and Divisions, Former DC Defenders Lineman Chris Brown Dead at 24, Former CFL Head Coach Ron Smeltzer Joining ELF’s Barcelona Dragons, Talking European League of Football w/ Aaron Ellis & Vince (Alt Football Scouting). The final will be played at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in Seville, Spain.It was originally scheduled to be played at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. The new structure would all but end competition at the highest level and would make it almost impossible for smaller teams to break into Europe's elite, shattering the sport's long-standing ethos. "If 12 people want to meet to take football hostage, just to fill their pockets that are already so full that it's hard to put anything in, they can't win. Following its inaugural 2021 season, SEH plans to expand the ELF by inviting teams from other nations, eventually leading to 20 teams competing from ten countries. In UEFA's Sunday statement, it referenced FIFA's threat of action, stressing that Super League clubs "will be banned from playing in any other competition at domestic, European or world level, and their players could be denied the opportunity to represent their national teams.". The disgraceful European Super League is a disaster for football. The tournament concludes with the UEFA Euro 2021 Final at Wembley Stadium in London on 11 July 2021. Football is the only global sport in the world with more than four billion fans and our responsibility as big clubs is to respond to their desires," Pérez said in a statement. While I await word of whatever hopeful punishment they fole out to the 12 greedy clubs (I hope relegation and/or a European ban), here’s some of the best reactions to the absolutely insane flurry of news we’ve dealt with over the past 48 or so hours. The 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League will be the first season of the UEFA Europa Conference League, Europe's tertiary club football tournament organised by UEFA. The European League of Football agreed to terms with the National Football League that would allow them to incorporate some of the iconic NFL Europe identities. In a statement released Tuesday, the SVOD — which had … We believe that the concept of a European Super League would destroy this dream," a Premier League statement said. Their plan is for 15 teams to get automatic annual spots in the competition, with five more slots to … The final will be played at the Arena Kombëtare in Tirana, Albania. He will be joined by former football player and current coach Patrick Esume in running the competition. As of now, it appears that the European Super League has collapsed just as quickly as it began. The official divisions for the first season! ... the European Super League. Join me on our journey to 2020 and beyond. In the end, we will win," Ceferin says. ... 2021. Karajica has been named chief executive of the league. That would include soccer's top competition, the World Cup, which is held every four years and the Champions League, which now brings together Europe's best clubs every year. The Super League says its founding clubs "look forward to holding discussions with UEFA and FIFA to work together in partnership to deliver the best outcomes for the new League and for football as a whole. Earlier today the ELF posted the official divisions for its first season. "We will consider all measures available to us, at all levels, both judicial and sporting in order to prevent this happening. "FIFA can only express its disapproval to a 'closed European breakaway league' outside of the international football structures and not respecting the aforementioned principles," FIFA said in a statement. The winners of the 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League will automatically qualify for the 2022–23 UEFA Europa League group stage, unless they manage to … You ask and you shall receive. Less than 48 hours after the formation of a new European Super League, several English clubs have already withdrawn from the controversial competition. By Ben Church, Kevin Dotson and Brad Lendon, CNN, Updated 1909 GMT (0309 HKT) April 19, 2021, (CNN)UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says the "shameless" plans for a new European Super League (ESL) are akin to taking "football hostage.". "The president of the Republic welcomes the position of French clubs to refuse to participate to a European football Super League project that threatens the principle of solidarity and sporting merit," French President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement, according to Reuters. ", The organizers of the Super League also announced plans to launch a corresponding women's league "as soon as practicable after the start of the men's competition. Wherever You Work, You Must Have This. The first match will be held on 11 June 2021 with Turkey vs Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The official UEFA Europa League fixtures and results list UEFA.com works better on other browsers For the best possible experience, we recommend using Chrome , Firefox or Microsoft Edge . "I was a criminal lawyer for years and I've met many tricky people that I've represented but I've never seen something like that. Juventus did not want to comment on Ceferin's latest comments. Most European football leagues follow National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules to reflect their amateur status. pic.twitter.com/gXoVBCZ9Og. The Super League announcement said the global Covid-19 pandemic showed that change was needed to sustain the sport, which has seen revenues damaged as games have been canceled or playing in empty stadiums. The president of European football's governing body had reiterated in a press conference Monday that any players involved in the proposed breakaway will be banned from the World Cup and European Championships. Together, we aim to make a positive difference in Europe‘s communities and connect with millions of fans each year. The new European Super League is an attempt to break free of this structure entirely. The ELF will use National Football League (NFL) rules. The league also revealed it’s full 2021 season schedule, which is slated to kickoff June 19th with the Barcelona Dragons taking on the Stuttgart Surge, and set to wrap up September 5th. The clubs involved must answer to their fans and the wider footballing community before taking any further steps," UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. On April 18th 12 of Europe’s best-known football clubs announced that they intended to form a breakaway “Super League”, an annual competition for the top teams in Europe… But it’s just the last step in capitalists stripping away the beautiful game from the working-class communities that built it. ... — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 18, 2021. The total number of teams participating will increase from 32 to 36 with the traditional group stage being remodeled into a single league stage. Twelve European clubs will join a new European Super League (ESL), the BBC reports.. Thomas Tuchel has defended the motives of Chelsea and the other five Premier League clubs that hoped to create the European Super League Published: 20 Apr 2021 FIFA, the global governing body for football, denounced the formation of the Super League, saying it goes against FIFA's core principles of solidarity, inclusivity, integrity and equitable financial redistribution. Let us know down in the comments below or join the conversation on Discord. "They would strike at the heart of the domestic game, and will concern fans across the country. Twelve of Europe’s top soccer clubs have announced plans to form a so-called European Super League, in a move that looks set to rock the foundations of … Twelve of Europe’s biggest football clubs have been slammed after announcing plans to launch a breakaway Super League that will turn the world game on its head. There had been hopes the new format would hold off the new Super League. Apr 19, 2021. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says the "shameless" plans for a new European Super League (ESL) are akin to "taking football hostage." The ELF season is fast approaching and many were wondering when the season would actually start and how the teams would be split up. Six English clubs have announced they are joining a new breakaway European Super League, triggering a storm of criticism from football bodies and … Contact: stephan@rachuk.com, The Spring League to Test OT Rules Inspired by the Baltimore Ravens, CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie Talks Season Delay, XFL Discussions, CFL Officially Postpones Season — Plans to Return-To-Play August 5th, The Defining Moments of the St. Louis BattleHawks 2020 Season, Enough of the CFL/XFL Merger Talk — Just Play Football. "It is clear that this would be damaging to English and European football at all levels and will attack the principles of open competition and sporting merit which are fundamental to competitive sport," said a statement from England's Football Association, which oversees one of the sport's oldest and most-storied competitions, the FA Cup. Super League threatens to widen the gap in the already lopsided European football scene ... Posted 7 h hours ago Mon Monday 19 Apr April 2021 at 3 ... but the European Super League … Women's football; Domestic European competitions ... Edin Džeko gave his reaction to UEFA.com after scoring the goal that put Roma into the Europa League semi-finals. Football is based on open competitions and sporting merit; it cannot be any other way.". "The global pandemic has accelerated the instability in the existing European football economic model," the statement said. The 2021 UEFA European Championship will be the 16th edition of the tournament and will be held in 12 countries. Will you be tuning into the ELF this summer? "By bringing together the world's greatest clubs and players to play each other throughout the season, the Super League will open a new chapter for European football, ensuring world-class competition and facilities, and increased financial support for the wider football pyramid," he said in a statement. 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