Eca, Al Khelaifi stings the Super League: “How many people left the Whatsapp group that evening. I thought it was a hacker attack”
Another episode in the story between UEFA and Super League. In the last General Assembly of the Eca, underway in Berlin, the president of Paris Saint-Germain Nasser Al Khelaifi (number one of the association) launched a dig at the 12 clubs that two years ago attempted to leave the board to create the Super League. Remembering one anecdote in particular: “I will never forget all the outings in the ECA council Whatsapp group on Sunday 18 April 2021. I actually thought my phone had been hacked and it wouldn’t be the first time”. An interesting anecdote, with respect to which Al Khelaifi then explains how the tone has relaxed: “However, I remember at the same time how the institution has remained steadfast. The clubs have in fact returned and contribute more than ever to the ECA.”
Also ideas for the ECA’s next projects: “We will look up, not down – the sky will be the limit. We will have an expanded Board and a new Executive Committee that will be more representative, powerful and efficient than ever. The number of members will be larger, our philosophy will see Eca representing all clubs, not just European ones. I’m thinking of an inclusive body”.