The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has delivered its first ruling on the legitimacy of the failed European Super League breakaway of 2021, leaning in favour of opposers UEFA.
Manchester City and Manchester United were two of six Premier League clubs who had signed up for the new competition, which proposed that many of the continent’s elite clubs form their own league with no relegation or promotion while still playing in their domestic divisions.
The announcements drew force backlash from fans across Europe, with the fans of many clubs staging protests outside of grounds and before games. City’s official supporters’ club stated at the time: "We are totally opposed to anything which creates a breakaway 'European Super League'.
