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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Exclusive by Paul MacInnes

Elite clubs lobby Uefa for bigger Champions League squads but face opposition

The Champions League trophy on display
Squads for the Champions League are capped at 25 but certain clubs want that increased to 28. Photograph: Stéphane Mahé/Reuters

Elite clubs are lobbying Uefa to expand the size of Champions League squads to 28, arguing it would reduce the risk of injuries. The calls have come at the highest level of the European game and prompted fears that it would deepen the hoarding of top talent.

At a meeting of Uefa’s club competitions committee (CCC) last month, clubs argued that the cap of 25 players should be increased. It is not a view shared by all 16 clubs represented on the CCC, with some strongly against expansion.

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