Manchester United committed to UEFA competitions after Super League ruling

Manchester United have pledged their commitment to the Premier League and UEFA competitions (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester United have pledged their commitment to UEFA competitions and the Premier League following a court ruling which appeared to open the door to a European Super League being revived.

Backers of the European Super League declared victory after a court found rules allowing UEFA the right to grant prior approval to new competitions were contrary to EU law.

However, United – who were one of the 12 clubs who founded the controversial Super League in 2021 before withdrawing amid fan protests – say they are committed to the existing competitions.

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“Our position has not changed,” the club said in a statement.

“We remain fully committed to participation in UEFA competitions, and to positive co-operation with UEFA, the Premier League, and fellow clubs through the ECA on the continued development of the European game.”

Bayern Munich, who refused to join the Super League back in 2021, and Atletico Madrid – one of the original founding clubs – also gave their support to UEFA on Thursday.

But A22, the company formed to assist in the creation of a European Super League, said the binding ECJ ruling means “football is free”.

Since the ECJ announcement A22 has already presented proposals for new “open and meritocratic” men’s and women’s competitions at European level that would clearly directly rival existing UEFA tournaments if ultimately approved.

A22 says fans will be able to watch live matches for free on a streaming