The European Super League is finally happening. After winning their case against UEFA and FIFA, the organizations that had previously tried to stop clubs from participating in the ESL, and its backers A22 Sports have announced a groundbreaking partnership to broadcast their matches for free.
This momentous decision came after the EU’s Court of Justice ruled that FIFA and UEFA had abused their dominant position by imposing penalties on teams that intended to join the Super League. As a result, the court ruled in favor of the League and the 12 teams that supported it.
The Super League will be streamed for free
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Following this landmark decision, A22 Sports wasted no time in revealing their plans to stream the league’s matches. Their chosen platform for this venture is Unify. Fans will now have the opportunity to watch matches on Unify and that too completely free of charge.
PRESS RELEASE: Find our official statement on the CJEU ruling, our new competition proposal for #EuropeanClubFootball, and how we plan to enable fans to watch all games for free via our proposed streaming platform, Unify, on our website: https://t.co/hybtLU4MmW
— A22 Sports (@A22Sports) December 21, 2023
However, it is worth noting that there will be advertisements during the broadcast. For those who prefer an ad-free experience, there is also an option of subscription services. Alongside this, the European Super League has also revealed its plans for the tournament’s structure.
The league format will comprise 64 teams, divided into three tiers: Star, Gold, and Blue. The Star and Gold tiers will consist of 16 teams each, while the Blue tier will have 32 teams. Importantly, this format will also include a promotion and relegation system.
Seeing that fans can enjoy all this action for free is truly a game-changer. Also, the approval of the Super League is a positive development for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, as it will bring significant financial advantages to these Spanish clubs.
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid set to receive $1 billion
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FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are the exclusive founding members of the European Super League. The inception of this initiative was agreed upon by their respective club presidents, Florentino Perez and Joan Laporta. With the court ruling in their favor, both giants will now receive a remarkable $1 billion.
This news holds tremendous significance for fans of Barcelona, especially considering the team’s current staggering debt exceeding one billion dollars. The injection of this substantial monetary boost has the potential to make a profound impact in resolving this crisis.
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