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Uefa braced for long-awaited verdict in European Super League legal battle

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  • European Superleague Company challenging governing body
  • Decision to be made imminently at European court of justice

Both sides in the European Super League case are anticipating change in the way football is governed, as the verdict on Uefa’s decision to shut down the breakaway competition is finally heard at the European court of justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg on Thursday.

A legal process initiated by the European Superleague Company, one which has been two years in the making, is set to come to a head, with the central issue relating to Uefa’s position as the gatekeeper of new footballing competitions within Europe.

Continue reading…European Superleague Company challenging governing bodyDecision to be made imminently at European court of justiceBoth sides in the European Super League case are anticipating change in the way football is governed, as the verdict on Uefa’s decision to shut down the breakaway competition is finally heard at the European court of justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg on Thursday.A legal process initiated by the European Superleague Company, one which has been two years in the making, is set to come to a head, with the central issue relating to Uefa’s position as the gatekeeper of new footballing competitions within Europe. Continue reading…