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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes in Vienna

Champions League places based on historical performance receive backing

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Kai Havertz and Tammy Abraham pose with the Champions League trophy they won last year.
Chelsea's Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Kai Havertz and Tammy Abraham pose with the Champions League trophy they won last year. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

Plans to allow teams to qualify for the Champions League based on historical performance have received the backing of Europe’s top clubs as the best way to ensure the competition remains “premium” and “inclusive”. The changes are all but certain to be implemented by Uefa for the 2024-25 season.

The influential European Club Association has developed the system as part of a process of reforming Uefa’s competitions from 2024 and on Tuesday also gave its backing at its congress in Vienna to new rules regarding financial fair play (FFP).

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