The controversial project to create a European Super League is closer to an end. In a joint statement released this Wednesday, UEFA, the European Club Association (EFC) and Real Madrid announced an agreement “for the good of European club football”. "After months of talks for the benefit of European football, UEFA, European Football Clubs (EFC) and Real Madrid announce that they have reached an agreement in principle for the good of European club football, respecting the principle of sporting merit and emphasizing the long-term sustainability of clubs and the improvement of the fans' experience through the use of technology", the statement reads. «This principle of agreement will also serve to resolve their legal disputes related to the European Super League, once a definitive agreement is implemented», they add, in the text shared by the three entities. A few days ago, on February 7th, Barcelona had officially abandoned the project, after several other clubs had done the same, leaving Real Madrid alone. Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool left at an early stage, with Juventus following in 2024. Thus, an idea that Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, one of the main promoters, announced in 2021 with the aim of replacing the Champions League comes to an end.
