"Following months of discussions conducted in the best interests of European football, UEFA, European Football Clubs (EFC), and Real Madrid CF announce that they have reached an agreement of principles for the well-being 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," a statement published by Madrid and UEFA said."
"Real Madrid and UEFA have reached "an agreement of principles" to bring an end to their years-long disagreement over the breakaway European Super League, saying the move is "for the good of European club football." Madrid had been at odds with European football's governing body since the unveiling of the Super League project in 2021, taking legal action against what the club said was an unlawful attempt to prevent the launch of the rogue competition."
"Barcelona announced that they were formally withdrawing from the Super League on Saturday, leaving Madrid as they only one of 12 original founding clubs to remain onboard. As recently as November, Madrid president Florentino Pérez -- one of the most vocal proponents of the Super League -- said he was "more convinced than ever" of victory in the row, saying Madrid would "tirelessly pursue" the club's right to organise its own competition, and seek damages from UEFA."
Real Madrid and UEFA reached an agreement of principles intended to end their years-long dispute over the proposed European Super League. The agreement emphasizes respect for sporting merit, long-term club sustainability, and enhancement of the fan experience through technology. The principles are intended to resolve related legal disputes once executed and implemented. Madrid had been in legal conflict with UEFA since the Super League unveiling in 2021, while Barcelona formally withdrew from the Super League, leaving Madrid among the few original founders remaining. UEFA also held informal talks with Super League backers in attempts to find compromise solutions.
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