On December 21, the latest instalment of drama regarding the European Super League was announced, with new plans for a relaunch. As a result, many clubs have issued their stance on the competition, and the FIGC released a statement which may leave AC Milan in a strange place.
Plans for a ‘Super League’ first arose in 2021, and Italy had three teams to enter: AC Milan, Juventus, and Inter. The Milanese duo pulled themselves out of the original plans, which left Juventus as one of the three original sides not to pull out of the plans, alongside Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Ideas of a relaunch have never really died down, and following the European Court of Justice’s ruling, plans have re-emerged today, though nothing is concrete currently.
Many of the original sides have already reaffirmed their stances – they will not partake in the League. However, the Rossoneri are yet to comment on the news. Should Milan withdraw from the plans, they may face a fine of €300million.
The FIGC (via MilanNews) released a statement earlier today, December 21, to offer their stance on the proposed plans.
“We will always defend the national championships, which the FIGC reiterates after the EU court ruling on the Superleague. The FIGC, “fully recognises itself in the superordinate bodies of UEFA and FIFA, and reaffirms its convinced action to protect national championships, to defend the wider and more general principle of sporting merit and the respect of international calendars.
“In compliance with national laws and international regulations,” the FIGC “believes that the Superleague is not a project compatible with these conditions and will always act, in all avenues, pursuing the general interests of Italian football.”
