Ronan Dunne: EU competition law bears down on Uefa and Fifa

European Court of Justice decision held both the organisation of interclub football competitions and the exploitation of media rights are economic activities that must comply with EU rules on competition law and the freedom of movement

The prospects of a future European Super League have been boosted after judges said Uefa rules blocking the formation of such a competition were contrary to EU law.

When first announced back in 2021, the short-lived European Super League project made quite the stir.

Designed to create a lucrative new competition to rival Uefa’s Champions League, it was intended to involve 12 of Europe’s biggest clubs, six of which would be from England’s Premier League.