Latest Update: #CourtofJusticeoftheEuropeanUnion's Ruling on the European #SuperLeague. "The FIFA and UEFA rules on prior approval of interclub football competitions, such as the Super League, are contrary to EU law"📑 Source and Context:
We're reporting on the PRESS RELEASE No 203/23 issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union. This document, dated 21 December 2023, addresses the Court's judgment in Case C-333/21 involving the European Super League Company.
Please Note:
The full text of the judgment has not been published yet but is expected to be available in the coming hours at https://lnkd.in/dQSAhkqc.
Once published, a more detailed analysis will be possible. For now, we offer a summary based on the initial press release.
🔍 Key Points of the Judgment:
-FIFA and UEFA's rules for approving new interclub football competitions, like the Super League, have been deemed contrary to EU law. These rules violate competition law and restrict the freedom to provide services.
-The Court found that FIFA and UEFA, being in a dominant position, did not apply transparent, objective, non-discriminatory, and proportionate criteria in their approval process.
🏆 Impact on Football and Media Rights:
-This judgment has significant implications for how football competitions are organized and how media rights are exploited.
-It opens the door to new and potentially innovative football competitions, enhancing the experience for fans, media consumers, and television viewers across the EU.
However, it's important to note, as stated in the Press Release:"The
Court, having been asked generally about the FIFA and UEFA rules, does not rule on that specific project in its judgment.
We await further clarification and details to fully grasp the impact of this ruling.
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For more information and updates, visit the Court's official website:
https://lnkd.in/dQSAhkqc
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