The Superleague has promised time and time again that the competition is still very much in the works, and took another step towards its actual implementation on Tuesday. Recent reports suggest the competition could still take place in the 2025-2026 season, and they are aiming for official recognition.
A22, the organizers of The Superleague, have sent letters to the European Commission, UEFA and FIFA, including a 20-page document detailing the format of the competition. A European Court ruling has given them legal backing, indicating that UEFA and FIFA cannot monopolize continental competition, and they are now seeking official recognition from football's governing bodies.
The new format, renamed 'UNIFY League', will continue the league's free streaming format, funding advertising for the broadcasts. It would include 92 teams in four divisions, with the top two consisting of 16 teams each and the bottom two consisting of 32 teams. Entry into these competitions would be determined by position in the competition.
Qualification was originally one of the main points of disagreement over the original idea, which would have been based on European history and promotion or relegation rather than league position. It is not yet clear how the competition positions will be distributed across the competitions. A22 and CEO Bernd Reichart have had what they believe to be a positive collective response, with around 60 of the 100 teams consulted being open to the idea.
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