European Super League fallout: EFL seeks domestic reforms
- In Reports
- 07:46 PM, Apr 21, 2021
- Myind Staff
The controversial soccer tournament 'Super League' has witnessed a major fallout within a few moments of its idea coming into being.
According to a report by Reuters, the English Football League (EFL) said on Wednesday it was hoping for much-needed reforms to the distribution of wealth in the domestic league after six Premier League clubs quit the breakaway European Super League project.
The six Premier League clubs involved - Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur - withdrew within hours of each other on Tuesday following a backlash against the plans, the report added.
As per the statement made by the EFL, "The European Super League failed in part due to a model of distorted and unfair financial distributions, a criticism that can also be levelled at the current financial model in our own domestic game."
"The EFL hopes the same enthusiasm can be immediately directed to achieve appropriate and much-needed change to the distribution of wealth in our domestic leagues, and we will work with all parties to push for this reform. By resetting economically, we can support all clubs in achieving a sustainable future, promoting the principles that so many have fought for," the statement added.
In addition, the EFL emphasized that the reforms to the English domestic game must also consider UEFA's expanded Champions League, which is due to start in 2024, saying it poses an "existential threat" to competitions such as the League Cup.
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