The Italian Football Federation FIGC
on Thursday reiterated its defence of national championships
after the EU Court of Justice ruled ruling that the FIFA and
UEFA rules on prior approval of interclub football competitions
are unlawful, paving the way for a new Super League seasonal
competition for club teams in Europe.
"Fully recognizing itself in the superordinate bodies of UEFA
and FIFA, FIGC 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," the association said.
"In compliance with national laws and international
regulations", the FIGC "believes that the Super League is not a
project compatible with these conditions and will always act, in
all venues, in pursuit of the general interests of Italian
football".
Photo: FICG President Gabriele Gravina.
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