Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus clubs are facing a renewed threat of sanctions banning their participation in the Champions League, for their role in leading the plan to establish the European Super League.
And the British news agency (BA Media) reported that the Madrid Commercial Court had canceled an injunction, which had been issued last year, preventing the European Football Association (UEFA) from taking disciplinary measures once morest the three clubs, and it seemed that this would give (UEFA) a new opportunity. To reopen disciplinary action regarding the trio.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus maintained their position, and did not apologize for their role in establishing the European Super League a year ago, whose idea collapsed within 48 hours amid pressure from the federations and widespread public anger.
Therefore, these teams are currently facing the risk of severe penalties from (UEFA) in the event of reopening the file of disciplinary measures, and the three clubs can appeal the decision to cancel the judicial order.
The other nine clubs that were present in the Super League had reached an agreement last May with (UEFA), which included goodwill payments of up to 15 million euros ($ 16.3 million) each, with a retention of 5% of their revenues. Their European participations, as well as a pledge to pay heavy fines if they join unaccredited tournaments in the future.
However, the Madrid court order also prevented UEFA from imposing sanctions on the nine clubs, who returned once more to the European Club Association.
A UEFA spokesman said: “The federation received today the order of the Madrid court, to lift all these measures.”
He added, “UEFA welcomes the decision and is studying its implications, and will not comment on the matter once more at the present time.”
