"Following months of discussions conducted in the best interests of European football, Uefa, EFC, and Real Madrid announce that they have reached an agreement of principles for the wellbeing of European club football, respecting the principle of sporting merit with emphasis on long-term club sustainability and the enhancement of fan experience through the use of technology. 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."
"Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur signed up to the proposed European Super League but all withdrew from the project within 72 hours following a backlash from supporters. La Liga's Barcelona and Real Madrid remained committed to the project until October 2025, when Barca president Joan Laporta said the club wanted to re-establish links with Uefa and rejoin the EFC - previously known as the European Club Association (ECA)."
Uefa, the European Football Clubs (EFC), and Real Madrid reached an agreement of principles focused on the wellbeing of European club football, emphasizing sporting merit, long-term club sustainability, and enhanced fan experience through technology. The agreement is intended to resolve legal disputes related to the proposed European Super League once the principles are executed and implemented. Twelve clubs initially backed the Super League in 2021, but widespread backlash caused most founding clubs to withdraw. Premier League clubs exited within 72 hours, Barcelona rejoined the EFC in October 2025, and Real Madrid had sought substantial damages from Uefa after legal rulings.
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