US interest in European football continues to grow
2022; Emerald Publishing Limited; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1108/oxan-db274719
ISSN2633-304X
Tópico(s)Doping in Sports
ResumoSignificance The case, before a court in Madrid, derives from an aborted attempt in 2021 by a dozen of Europe's top football clubs, several with US ownership, to form a breakaway super league modelled on the major leagues in US professional sport. Impacts More than 20 EU member states gave written or oral testimony to the ECJ, indicating football's political importance in Europe. Pressure on UEFA is intense from England, which has more mega-rich owners than slots in UEFA’s lucrative Champions League. Controversy over the current Qatar World Cup could catalyse further challenges to FIFA's role as world football's governing body.
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