General view of the Champions League trophy ahead of the quarter final and semi final draw in Nyon, Switzerland, March 19, 2021. — Uefa handout pic via ReutersMANCHESTER, March 31 — Europe’s leading clubs are making a late push for greater control over the business and running of the Champions League in return for backing Uefa’s reforms of the competition.
Uefa were hoping to have agreement in principle over the plans at today’s executive committee meeting ahead of an official vote next month. The ECA are already involved in Uefa’s club competition structures, including the second-tier Europa League through a joint company, known as “Uefa Club Competition SA” or UCC.
Currently Uefa define the companies role as: “To advise and make recommendations to Uefa Club Competitions’ Committee on strategic business matters and opportunities for its consideration before being referred up to the Uefa Executive Committee for approval.”The clubs are pushing for a role which goes well beyond advising Uefa, however.
“The Executive Board is fully committed to working with Uefa over the coming weeks on all topics and remains confident of reaching successful outcomes, which will be crucial in ensuring European club football’s rebuild and long term sustainability,” they added.
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