Blow for EFL clubs' European hopes as FA blocks Welsh League Cup plan
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from www.theguardian.com2 weeks ago
The Football Association is poised to block the proposal allowing Welsh clubs in the English Football League to enter a new Welsh League Cup next season, impacting their European competition prospects.
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The EFL expressed fears that permitting Welsh clubs to participate in a Welsh League Cup could undermine the integrity of their competitions and lead to fixture congestion, jeopardizing their commercial interests.
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Uefa has approved that the Welsh League Cup winners could enter the Europa Conference League's qualifying rounds, although Welsh clubs' eligibility via English competitions is a point of contention for the Premier League and EFL.
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Doubts among members of the Professional Game Board suggest that objections from the EFL and Premier League regarding the Welsh League Cup may lead to its proposal being rejected.
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