UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin responds to the Super League’s drivers with biting ridicule after the European Court of Justice’s ruling.
“It’s just before Christmas,” said the boss of the European Football Union at a press conference: “A22 found a present under the Christmas tree. They were happy. When they open it, they will notice that there isn’t much in it. “
UEFA will not try to stop the Super League: “They can create whatever they want. I hope they start their fantastic competition with two clubs as soon as possible,” joked the Slovenian, referring to Real Madrid’s supporters and FC Barcelona. “I hope they know what they’re doing – but I’m not so sure.”
Football is “not for sale, it remains united. We have national governments and institutions behind us.” “Clubs from many countries such as England, Germany, France and Italy would want to stay with us,” said Ceferin: “Even the clubs that were there the first time around have already clearly signaled to us that they are rejecting it.”
The 56-year-old said he was “not sure whether you should be shocked or amused by the show. It’s just before Christmas, so I’m choosing amused.” The idea of the Super League drivers A22 already existed in 2001: “Even then it was unanimously rejected.” But he was happy to have finally seen the presentation, “because it is now clear that they are offering a closed competition.”