25 January 2016

European power clubs may revamp Champions League

There is a big chance that European clubs will be looking to overhaul its richest competition. Champions League could look very different by 2018 if some of the continent's biggest teams convince UEFA to offer them guaranteed spots. UEFA would certainly try to block an attempted breakaway clubs, forming their own continent-wide competition, the often threatened Super League.
Currently the Champions League provides entry for the defending champions, the winner of the Europa League and on merit through domestic league positions. European Club Association (ECA) is weighing up the merits of advocating turning the Champions League into a more closed competition. Talks between those two associations are taking place now to ensure there is a united position to propose to UEFA later this year before it starts selling Champions League TV rights for the three seasons from 2018/19. Knowledge person from the ECA said the current qualification system sees too many clubs with vast fan bases prestige and large stadium not qualifying through their leagues. Another option discussed is a Champions League that reserves places for a band of powerhouse clubs who are attractive to broadcasters, alongside an open qualification system for a changing roster of teams. ECA sees this last option to UEFA attractive when it goes to market with TV rights for 2018-2021 season trying to maximize the value of deals.
From Champions League's TV revenue clubs are currently sharing 1.257 billion euros each year.

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