Real Madrid to Pursue Massive Damages Claim Against Uefa Over Failed Super League Project
In a move that could have far-reaching implications for European football, Real Madrid has announced plans to claim "substantial damages" from Uefa after the governing body's failed attempt to establish a rival Champions League was deemed unlawful by a Spanish court.
The regional court of Madrid rejected 21 claims made by Uefa, La Liga, and the Spanish Football Federation, upholding a ruling that found Uefa had engaged in anticompetitive behavior and abused its dominant position by blocking the creation of the breakaway league. The decision is seen as a major victory for Real Madrid, one of the original 12 clubs that attempted to create the Super League in 2021.
In a statement, Real Madrid welcomed the court's ruling, saying it had "serious infringement" of EU competition rules and vowing to claim damages for the "unnecessary costs and efforts" incurred by their attempts to establish the new league. The club also expressed disappointment at talks with Uefa that failed to address governance, financial sustainability, player welfare, and fan experience issues.
Uefa responded by saying it would review the ruling before deciding on its next steps, while warning that the court's decision did not validate the abandoned Super League project or undermine existing regulations. However, Real Madrid will likely press on with their lawsuit, which could result in significant financial compensation.
The Super League controversy has sparked a heated debate over governance and competitiveness in European football, with several clubs and individual players weighing in on the issue. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's Vinicius Júnior has apologized for his reaction to being substituted during Sunday's El Clásico match against Barcelona, which saw him express frustration towards manager Xabi Alonso.
The dispute highlights the deep-seated tensions between Uefa and some of Europe's top clubs, with Real Madrid feeling that the governing body is too restrictive in its approach to competitions. The club's attempts to establish a rival Champions League have been met with resistance from Uefa, which has maintained that it must ensure fair competition among all member clubs.
As the dispute continues to simmer, it remains to be seen how this will impact the future of European football and whether Real Madrid can secure substantial damages for their failed Super League venture.
In a move that could have far-reaching implications for European football, Real Madrid has announced plans to claim "substantial damages" from Uefa after the governing body's failed attempt to establish a rival Champions League was deemed unlawful by a Spanish court.
The regional court of Madrid rejected 21 claims made by Uefa, La Liga, and the Spanish Football Federation, upholding a ruling that found Uefa had engaged in anticompetitive behavior and abused its dominant position by blocking the creation of the breakaway league. The decision is seen as a major victory for Real Madrid, one of the original 12 clubs that attempted to create the Super League in 2021.
In a statement, Real Madrid welcomed the court's ruling, saying it had "serious infringement" of EU competition rules and vowing to claim damages for the "unnecessary costs and efforts" incurred by their attempts to establish the new league. The club also expressed disappointment at talks with Uefa that failed to address governance, financial sustainability, player welfare, and fan experience issues.
Uefa responded by saying it would review the ruling before deciding on its next steps, while warning that the court's decision did not validate the abandoned Super League project or undermine existing regulations. However, Real Madrid will likely press on with their lawsuit, which could result in significant financial compensation.
The Super League controversy has sparked a heated debate over governance and competitiveness in European football, with several clubs and individual players weighing in on the issue. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's Vinicius Júnior has apologized for his reaction to being substituted during Sunday's El Clásico match against Barcelona, which saw him express frustration towards manager Xabi Alonso.
The dispute highlights the deep-seated tensions between Uefa and some of Europe's top clubs, with Real Madrid feeling that the governing body is too restrictive in its approach to competitions. The club's attempts to establish a rival Champions League have been met with resistance from Uefa, which has maintained that it must ensure fair competition among all member clubs.
As the dispute continues to simmer, it remains to be seen how this will impact the future of European football and whether Real Madrid can secure substantial damages for their failed Super League venture.
so i was told from a reliable source (let's just say someone with a buddy on the inside) that real madrid is gonna come out swinging in this lawsuit, and it's not just about the $$$ 
they're trying to make a point here, which is that uefa has been holding them back for too long. like, who doesn't love a good power struggle? 
but seriously, this could be huge for the future of european football. maybe we'll see more clubs speaking out against uefa's rules and regulations. idk, only time will tell 
. It's like Uefa thought they could just ignore the concerns of top clubs and create their own rules? Newsflash, Uefa: you can't just shut down a whole league and expect everyone to be okay with it 
. Real Madrid and the other 11 founding members were right to speak out against what was seen as an abuse of power. This ruling is a major win for them and sets a precedent that more clubs will fight for their interests in the future 
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but its all about de money 
i dont no if its worth it tho 
maybe uefa is right 4 once 
might b good 4 european football in de long run 
! I'm not sure what's more surprising - that Real Madrid is taking on Uefa or that they're expecting a huge payout 
️. Of course, we'll have to wait and see how this all plays out 
. I mean, who wouldn't want a chunk of change after investing so much time and resources into a project that gets shut down? It's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out in the courts and whether Real Madrid can actually get their hands on some serious cash 
It's clear that Real Madrid was right to push back against Uefa's restrictive approach, especially when it comes to governance, finances, player welfare, and fan experience. 
As for Vinicius Júnior's reaction during El Clásico, lol, who hasn't been frustrated with their manager at some point? 
Can't wait to see how this drama unfolds! 
#SuperLeagueShenanigans #UefaProblems #RealMadridWins
they clearly abused their power & hurt clubs financially. real madrid's lawsuit is about time, hopefully they get some of the costs back 
... those were the days! But for real though, this whole Super League drama is just a mess. I feel bad for Real Madrid that they went through so much stress and effort only to have it all shut down. The thing is, UEFA's gotta keep some balance in the game, right? Can't have just a bunch of top clubs trying to create their own league 