According to a recent report from AS, UEFA head Aleksander Ceferin has criticized Barcelona and Real Madrid for their efforts to 'own' football. Speaking during his re-election speech, Ceferin criticized the two Spanish giants for their role in the European Super League project and their continued attempt to monopolize the sport.
UEFA director Alexander Ceferin talks about Barcelona and Real Madrid
According to Ceferin, “There is no place for corporations in European football. He stressed that sport should be run for the benefit of all participants, including players, clubs and fans. He criticized Barcelona and Real Madrid for their "selfish" approach to football and their attempts to wield power. to control the game. These comments come in the wake of the recent European Super League debacle, in which Europe's top 12 clubs, including Barca and Los Blancos, attempted to break away from the current football structure and succeed. set up their own league. The move was met with backlash from fans, players and governing bodies, and the league was disbanded within days.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin (left) speaks to former Wales captain and newly elected UEFA Executive Committee member Laura McAllister at the end of the 47' UEFA Wales Congress held in Lisbon on 5 April 2023 )
Ceferin welcomes the Premier League
Ceferin defended the Premier League during his re-election speech. He praised the competition and quality of the league, dispelling rumors that it had lost its edge. His comments come at a time when the Premier League is under intense scrutiny over its participation in the European Super League, which ultimately fell through due to widespread backlash.
In his speech, Ceferin said the Premier League is "the best league in the world" and has proven it by creating some of the most exciting, high-quality football in recent years. He points to the fact that the league has produced three of the last four Champions League finalists, which shows its strength and competitiveness.
Ceferin also recognizes the importance of the Premier League in the broader context of European football. He said the league is an integral part of European football's ecosystem and plays an important role in shaping the game on the continent. His comments come as a welcome relief to Premier League fans worried about the future of the league in the aftermath of the European Super League's defeat.
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