The European Super League has been re-launched as the 'Unify League'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.(Image: Mateusz Slodkowski/Getty Images)
Everton and Liverpool will be watching on closely after the European Super League relaunched as 'The Unify League' on Tuesday afternoon. The Daily Telegraph first confirmed the relaunch before it was confirmed by A22, a Madrid-based company established to advise the original European Super League with close links to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
The objective of the relaunch is to challenge the UEFA Champions League for dominance in football. A22 has confirmed the proposal has four tiers with 96 teams. Including 16 sides in the star-league. Group stages of eight in each tier with home and away fixtures and matches will be streamed on the Unify platform.
However, it is worth noting that A22 will need to ask UEFA for permission to operate the competition. But The Telegraph claims that A22 believes the governing body is obliged to do so under the December 2023 ruling from the European courts.
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John Hahn, co-founder of A22, said: “We have listened intently to a broad group of clubs, leagues and fans and with these changes believe we have a lot of support. We are not expecting the public support of clubs at this time, logically that will come following the official recognition of the Unify League.” He added that the subscription would be “meaningfully cheaper than it is [to consumers] today”.
The initial idea of a European Super League was first proposed in April 2021, but the concept fell apart within days of being announced as supporters across the country made their feelings clear.
The initial plans, which were driven on Liverpool's part by their owners, Fenway Sports Group, ended with a public apology from principal owner John W. Henry, who took to camera in a rare appearance to communicate the club's U-turn.
“I want to apologise to all the fans and supporters of Liverpool Football Club for the disruption I caused over the past 48 hours," he said at the time.
“It goes without saying but should be said that the project put forward was never going to stand without the support of the fans. No-one ever thought differently in England. Over these 48 hours, you were very clear that it would not stand. We heard you. I heard you.!”