After a new report on plans for a prominent mini-tournament before the new 2024 European Cup season, the European Football Union has confirmed such considerations.
The idea was discussed by the UEFA Committee for Club Competitions, but there has not yet been a formal decision on the concept, the association told the German Press Agency.
Four-team mini-tournament in the United States?
The French sports newspaper “L’Equipe“On Tuesday, he published more information about considerations that the AP news agency reported about a month ago. According to this, before the 2024 Champions League season, the defending champion could play a mini-tournament in mid-August with three other strong teams from the past competition format in the United States.
According to the newspaper, the winners of the Europa League and Conference League could compete for the European Supercup, which has so far been played by the winners of the Champions League and Europa League.
From the summer of 2024, the Champions League will be increased from 32 to 36 participants and will be played in a new format with four groups of nine in the preliminary round.