The new boss of the European Super League - often referred to as the ESL - has claimed that the competition is expected to relaunch again within the next three years, according to the FT, and has stated that they are open to all suggestions and formats in a bid to get the movement off the ground. It comes after the original project faced backlash that resulted in its announcement and eventual collapse within a matter of days.
The original launch back in April 2021 shocked the footballing landscape as 12 clubs announced the breakaway competition, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham. Chairman of the project and president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, claimed that it was sought to fix football, while creating a closed off competition that worked on the basis of a coefficient and invitations rather than qualification through sporting merit.
Despite the supposed collapse, the competition has continued in the backdrop, with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus continuing their vocal support for the project, with each putting out statements in the past week in an attempt to convince others of their validity. All three sides are involved in a legal dispute against UEFA for the ESL, claiming the governing body have created a monopoly, with the ruling of the case in the European Court of Justice - set for spring next year - potentially changing the face of the sport.
