UEFA plans a “robust” defence of its position after the European Super League claimed the governing body had violated European Union competition law in seeking to block it. UEFA released a short statement on Monday afternoon which read: “UEFA takes note of the announcement by the European Court of Justice of the referral from a Madrid court on the so-called European Super League, notwithstanding the withdrawal of nine of its founding member clubs. UEFA is confident in its position and will defend it robustly.”UEFA takes note of the announcement by the European Court of Justice of the referral from a Madrid court on the so-called European Super League, notwithstanding the withdrawal of nine of its founding member clubs. — UEFA (@UEFA) May 31, 2021Twelve of Europe’s biggest clubs announced on April 18 they had formed a new competition, and within hours had informed UEFA and FIFA of measures the Super League had taken pre-emptively to block any challenges to its foundation. Nine of the clubs entered a new peace deal with UEFA on May 7, but the three who have not renounced the Super League face sanctions after disciplinary proceedings were opened on May 25.

Source: Express May 31, 2021 12:56 UTC