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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood,Luke Baker and Sonia Twigg

European Super League verdict explained: Teams involved and everything you need to know after court ruling

PA

The Super League has launched new ambitious plans to revolutionise European football following a landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice, which concluded Uefa had unlawfully blocked the original project.

First launched in 2021, the European Super League proposed a breakaway competition involving some of Europe’s biggest teams in a “closed shop” format. The controversial plans were met with fierce opposition from fans and football’s governing bodies, leading to its stunning collapse within days of being launched.

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