European Super League Given Major Boost by Madrid Court Judgement

• Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus have not given up the dream of starting the European Super League
• FIFA and UEFA were previously able to block teams from joining the league and penalizing players involved
• A new court ruling has given hope to teams still involved in pushing for the formation of a Super League

Plans for the formation of the European Super League (ESL) have been given a big boost today.

The breakaway competition, which caused a stir among fans and football leagues, has been continuing its fight against UEFA and FIFA.

The ESL's future plans were given a big boost today thanks to a Madrid court.

What was the court ruling?

As noted by Madrid Zone, the judgment will stop FIFA and UEFA from taking any actions that will affect the development of the Super League.

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What is the Super League?

The European Super League is a proposed competition which aims to take place annually between some of the biggest teams in Europe. It is seen as a breakaway from FIFA and UEFA rule and a rival to the Champions League.

Which teams are involved?

The original proposal for the ESL featured 12 European sides but currently, only three remain. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus are still pushing ahead with plans for the formation of the breakaway competition.

The other teams pulled out following threats of punishment from FIFA and UEFA and backlash from fans.

Proposed sanctions against ESL teams

Sky Sports previously reported that FIFA and UEFA could block clubs from joining the ESL and also penalize players for being involved in it, as per EU law.

With the new judgement in place, they will no longer be able to do that.

Fans react to new judgement

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@albanianstokie:

"If the Super League happens, football as we know it will die."

@BARBOOM:

"It is better than UEFA corruption."

@broods4471:

"Super League is the future of football."

@FoxIslam87:

"The Super League will happen. The Premier League broke away from the football league and no one cried. PSG, Newcastle, City and now Chelsea are the super wealthy, no one cried. The Super League is inevitable. Football is about money nowadays. Not a fan of the SL but it is the future."

@dancingken1:

"The Premier League is already the Super League. European clubs just desperately trying to keep up."

English teams interested in ESL

Sports Brief previously reported that Barcelona president Joan Laporta hasn't given up the dream of a European Super League.

Despite only Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus still pushing ahead with plans, Laporta believes that the competition will get off the ground.

The Barcelona president revealed that there are still English teams willing to join the breakaway league.