⚖️For the Superliga: A22 launches legal action against UEFA

A22 Sports Management, the driving force behind the Super League, has intensified its legal battle against UEFA. A22 announced that on November 21, 2025, it initiated mandatory proceedings, according to Spanish law, prior to filing a lawsuit for damages against UEFA. The claim is based on the "abuse of its dominant position as a monopolistic operator" of European club competitions.

It will be decided in court

The legal action is based on the historic ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on December 21, 2023. This ruling determined that UEFA abused its monopolistic position, violating EU competition law, and demanded the opening of the market to external organizers like A22.

A22 argues that despite clear rulings from three different European courts, UEFA continues to maintain "regulations and practices that directly contradict judicial decisions," including new rules introduced in 2024.

Negotiations with UEFA

The conflict intensified after seven months of negotiations (between March and September 2025) between A22 and UEFA to seek a "comprehensive and cooperative solution." A22 proposed a Unified League with an improved format, modernized governance, and the Unify streaming platform, making "significant concessions."

Failing to reach an agreement, A22 concluded that the only path is to seek compensation for the damages suffered due to UEFA's "continuous illegal behavior."

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