Boma Achenimie 
The European Court (EU) of Justice has given the go-ahead for the existence of the breakaway league, European Super League (ESL) earlier today, December 21.
The news that 12 teams, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham, had signed up for the breakaway league marked the beginning of the ESL saga in April 2021.
The proposals collapsed in less than 72 hours due to intense criticism and condemnation from supporters, other European leagues, and even the government.
Uefa penalized AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, and the six Premier League teams for joining the European Super League.
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The court however added: “That does not mean that a competition such as the Super League project must necessarily be approved”.
The court ruled that when new competitors are “potentially entering the market,” Fifa and Uefa must ensure that their power is “transparent, objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate.”
The report continued: “However, the powers of Fifa and Uefa are not subject to any such criteria. Fifa and Uefa are, therefore, abusing a dominant position.
“That does not mean that a competition such as the Super League project must necessarily be approved. The Court does not rule on that specific project in its judgment.”
Meanwhile, the decision will be seen as a blow to FIFA’s and Uefa’s power and ability to regulate football.
While celebrating the court ruling on X, A22 chief executive Bernd Reichart wrote that the ESL “have won the right to exist”.
He continued: “Uefa’s monopoly is over. Football is free. Clubs are now free from the threat of sanctions and free to determine their future.
For fans: we offer free broadcasting of all Superleague matches. For clubs: Income and solidarity expenses will be guaranteed.”
