A22 Proposes 'Unify League' Amidst Ongoing UEFA Opposition and Legal Battles
October 9, 2025
Despite A22's efforts, UEFA maintains that there are no plans to change the current Champions League format, which was updated for the 2024-25 season, and has held informal discussions with A22 that did not lead to any formal agreements.
The broader opposition from football bodies reflects ongoing concerns that new competition formats could destabilize the established European football system.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta supports the Super League concept and seeks an agreement with UEFA to stabilize European football, a stance that aligns with PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi's views.
A22's revival of the Super League was supported by legal victories, including a 2024 Spanish court ruling challenging FIFA and UEFA's authority, bolstering claims for an independent competition.
The original Super League project collapsed in 2021 amid widespread protests, but A22 revived the idea after a 2023 European Court of Justice ruling suggested UEFA's restrictions might breach EU competition law.
UEFA remains opposed to any Super League revival, emphasizing that the original project was largely abandoned and that existing competitions are sufficient, with PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi stating the project is effectively dead.
The proposal is positioned as complementary to domestic leagues and not a direct challenge to UEFA, with leadership including CEO Bernd Reichart and co-founder Anas Laghrari advocating for its legitimacy.
A22 Sports Management has proposed a 'Unify League,' a fan-friendly tournament involving 96 clubs across four divisions with promotion and relegation, emphasizing free streaming and access for smaller clubs, and applied for recognition from FIFA and UEFA in December 2024.
European football authorities, including UEFA officials like Nasser Al-Khelaifi, acknowledge the Super League's existence as an ingrained part of the landscape, despite ongoing tensions and efforts by some clubs to rejoin UEFA competitions.
Football authorities and national leagues strongly oppose the A22 plan, warning it could undermine the traditional European football pyramid and threaten the structure of European football.
Legal victories, including a 2024 Spanish court ruling, have strengthened the Super League advocates' position, challenging FIFA and UEFA's authority and supporting the creation of a competition independent of UEFA.
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The Independent • Oct 9, 2025
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