In a video posted by Sky Sports on June 6 (Vietnam time), Real Madrid President - Florentino Perez hastily got into his own car, ignoring questions related to the European Super League (ESL). This attitude is completely different from his "open heart", the way he often shared and commented on the project in the media like half a month ago.
It could be a sign of an end, or it could also be the start of a "new war". According to ESPN, both of these possibilities are correct. Teams participating in the ESL will all have to face financial penalties from UEFA, and for those who have not announced their withdrawal, the penalty is a 2-year ban from the Champions League or Europa League.
The European top football body spent 10 days negotiating with the group of founding clubs of the ESL. UEFA wants teams to sign a commitment, permanently abandon the intention of establishing a new tournament, and the more sincere they are, the more they can reduce their fines. In the context of financial difficulties after the COVID-19 pandemic, this leniency is a smart move.
As of 5.5 (European time), 7 clubs have reached agreements with UEFA. In which, the Big 6 England will take the lead along with Atletico Madrid. Inter have not signed an agreement, AC Milan has a hesitant attitude, only Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona are the "last defenders" of the ESL.
Basically, when 9/12 clubs agree to UEFA, the Super League project is considered canceled. That is the reason why AC Milan and Inter Milan are mentioned a lot in meetings, both sides want to attract players to solve the problem of quantity.
President Perez and his allies have tried to deny the fact that ESL has fallen into gold. In fact, they have not taken any further steps since the Big 6 Premier League announced their withdrawal.
Real Madrid and its allies always affirm that the Super League does not disrupt the structure of contemporary football. However, Article 51 of UEFA's rules says the opposite: "Aliances cannot be created between UEFA clubs and member federations without permission".
However, an independent source said UEFA would find it difficult to punish the " rebel group" without a prolonged legal battle. And as they await a ruling from Madrid (where the ESL originated), UEFA are uncertain to gain an advantage.
In contrast, compensation for clubs leaving ESL is still in the negotiation stage. Although there was an excuse at the time of determining the effectiveness, President Florentino Perez was still the one behind the curse. Reiterating the attitude of the "building tycoon" in Sky Sports' video, that haste is not necessarily an avocation of pressure, it could be a quiet one in the face of a big storm...
The Super League has almost been officially canceled, but no one knows which side is beneficial, which side is harmful, which side is costly...
