The long-running European Super League saga appears to have reached its definitive conclusion after UEFA announced it has agreed on a new framework with Real Madrid and the European Club Association (ECA).
In a statement released ahead of UEFA’s annual congress in Brussels, European football’s governing body confirmed that all parties had reached “an agreement of principles for the wellbeing of European club football.”
The agreement, UEFA said, respects “the principle of sporting merit,” while placing emphasis on long-term financial sustainability and improving the fan experience through technological innovation.
Legal Disputes Set to Be Resolved
The announcement comes three and a half months after Real Madrid — the last remaining major backer of the proposed breakaway competition — declared its intention to pursue “substantial damages” against UEFA for previously blocking the Super League project.
The controversial 12-club competition initially collapsed within days of its launch in 2021 amid widespread backlash from supporters, players, domestic leagues and governing bodies.
UEFA’s latest statement strongly indicates that any ongoing or potential legal action will now be dropped.
“This agreement of principles will also serve to resolve their legal disputes related to the European Super League, once such principles are executed and implemented,” the statement read.
The development effectively marks the end of the Super League project and signals a renewed alignment between Europe’s governing body and its most powerful clubs.