The Premier League welcomes the opinion issued today by the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the case involving the ‘European Superleague Company’, FIFA and UEFA.  We share the Advocate General’s clear view that open access is fundamental to European club football.

Further to today’s opinion, the Premier League reiterates its commitment to the principles underpinning the current balance of domestic and European competitions including:

-Open access

-Annual merit-based qualification from domestic leagues for European club competitions

-Weekends reserved for domestic football

-Substantial solidarity funding for football development

These principles are consistent with the new Premier League Owners’ Charter agreed at its June 2022 AGM.

The fans’ voice regarding the essential nature of sporting integrity has been heard.  Premier League clubs have been working closer than ever before with supporter groups this season and a new Fan Engagement Standard was agreed in November 2022.

Above all, the focus of Premier League clubs is on improving the collective strength and competitiveness of the League in the best interests of the wider game.

The Premier League will continue to engage in an open dialogue, with all relevant stakeholders, about how best to protect the complementary balance between domestic and European club football.