Huge Super League development as 20 clubs say ‘yes’ amid Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham stance

It has been claimed that the Super League have the support of enough clubs to start a new competition following the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling in December. The ECJ found in favour of the Super League after it was deemed that FIFA and UEFA having prior approval of new club competitions was contrary to EU law.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur were part of the initial 12 clubs to support the creation of a Super League in 2021. However, the announcement of the European Super League was met with widespread derision throughout football, with the backlash leading all six Premier League sides to withdraw their interest.

The recent court ruling meant that the Super League concept was revisited. Management company A22 Sports explained that the new format would include 64 men’s teams, split into divisions with promotion and relegation and no permanent places offered, as originally planned. Despite the court’s verdict, Premier League teams have sided with UEFA but A22 Sports have insisted that the Super League currently has the support of up to 20 clubs.

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«I don't want to say their names because I don't want to expose them. Since December 21, we have spoken with around 50 different clubs. About 20 of them are very, very motivated by the project. We already have enough clubs to start a competition,» Anas Laghrari, co-founder of A22 Management, who promotes the Super League, told French newspaper Ouest-France.

«We are very busy talking to different clubs, fan associations, players and people who are involved in football on a