Source:
REUTERS/MOLLY DARLINGTON
[Saba
Sports News] According to reports from British media, the British government is
planning to introduce laws that would prohibit Premier League teams from
participating in the European Super League. It is claimed that the government
is close to passing legislation that explicitly bans Premier League clubs from
joining any future European Super League competitions. The impact of Brexit
means that these clubs would not have the option to appeal to the European
Court of Justice. The proposed laws would require clubs to only compete in
competitions approved by regulators. This would give the regulator, in
consultation with the Football Association (FA) and fans, the power to prevent
English clubs from participating in competitions that do not meet specific
standards. The intention behind these laws is to prevent the formation of a
future European Super League or similar breakaway leagues. Regulation 4.10
states that clubs must only participate in competitions approved by the governing
body, based on predetermined criteria. The UK government is currently
considering additional standards that could be implemented. It would be
interesting to know the opinions of the fans regarding this development.