Barcelona
Ola Wale
Barcelona has officially withdrawn from the European Super League project, leaving Real Madrid as the sole remaining founding member. The Super League, launched in 2021, faced immediate backlash from fans, governments, and football authorities, leading to the withdrawal of nine clubs, including major teams like Arsenal and Chelsea .
The clubs that withdrew from the European Super League project include:
– *English Clubs:*
– Arsenal Football Club
– Liverpool Football Club
– Manchester United Football Club
– Manchester City
– Tottenham Football Club
– Chelsea Football Club
– *Spanish Clubs:*
– Atletico Madrid
– Barcelona Football Club
– *Italian Clubs:*
– Inter Milan
– AC Milan
– Juventus
Barcelona’s decision to withdraw aligns with UEFA’s current framework of competitions, and the club’s president, Joan Laporta, has expressed a desire to rebuild relationships with UEFA .
The European Super League was initially proposed as a breakaway competition involving 12 elite European clubs, aiming to give founding clubs greater control over broadcasting rights and commercial revenues. However, the announcement triggered widespread opposition from fans, domestic leagues, players, and football authorities across Europe.
The withdrawal of Barcelona leaves Real Madrid as the only major club still publicly backing the Super League concept. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez continues to support the project, seeking compensation from UEFA for blocking the original Super League’s launch.
The European Super League project has undergone significant changes, with a revised format proposing a 96-team league across four divisions. However, the initiative has faced steady resistance from major leagues like La Liga and the Premier League .
The future of the European Super League remains uncertain, with Real Madrid’s continued support being a key factor. The project’s collapse has led to discussions about the governance and structure of European football .
