The French professional football league has pledged allegiance to UEFA against the European Super Le

Mondo International Updated on 2024-01-30

On Thursday morning, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) handed down a ruling allowing the creation of a European Super League, and the president of the French Football Professional League (LFP), Vincent Labrune, while denouncing the Super League plan, alsoPledge allegiance to UEFA matches

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Thursday that blocking the creation of a superleague would be a violation of EU law, opening the door to the creation of such a league that had been thwarted in 2021. This time it looks like the Super League may be back, especially as Real Madrid and Barcelona are pushing for that plan.

However, the French Football Federation party has declared its opposition to the plan," the French Football Federation party has announcedThe LFP is unequivocally backing UEFAOrganized competitions, nothing can replace the legitimacy, credibility and prestige of the European competition, which has been organized for more than 60 years," Labrune said in the statement of the LFP.

We take the principle of sporting performance very seriously, and this should guide our competitions, both in terms of qualification for the European Championships and, more broadly, in terms of relegation and relegation. ”

If football is the biggest sport on the planet today, it's because it has succeeded in creating these fundamental foundations for competition, which are clear and transparent. Nothing goes against this invisible principle, which aims to give everyone the right to dream and be able to reach the top of the game. ”

President of Paris Saint-Germain and President of the European Club Association (ECA).NasserAl. HrafizenSpeak out against the Super LeagueThis time their position was reiterated: ".Paris Saint-Germain completely rejected any so-called Super League plans, it has been that way since day one, and always will be," Al. Hrafi began in a statement.

As a proud European institution, PSG supports the principles of the European sports model, the values of competition and inclusion, and works with all recognized stakeholders of European football, especially supporters and players, who are at the heart of the game," he added.

Monaco then also rejected the future Super League"In accordance with the decision of the European Court of Justice, Monaco is ready to express its full commitment to the principles of sporting values that govern UEFA league events and Ligue 1," the statement began, with Monaco continuing to add: "Monaco will continue to work with clubs in Ligue 1 and, through ECA, with other clubs, in order to participate gradually and collectively in the development of football." ”

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