UEFA approves modifications to Champions League format, England count on to be profit

The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) introduced huge modifications to the Champions League on Tuesday, 10 May. With the Champions League last set to be performed in Paris later this month, the footballing physique mentioned that they are going to be including 4 extra Champions League spots for the main nations in Europe and make the soccer extra aggressive in customary.

“UEFA has clearly shown today that we are fully committed to respecting the fundamental values of sport and defending the key principle of open competitions, with qualification based on sporting merit, fully in line with the European sports model,” mentioned President Ceferin in an official launch.

The modifications are set to be relevant from the 2024-25 season.

According to the assertion, two Champions League spots will go to associations with the very best collective efficiency by their golf equipment within the earlier season from 2024-25 onwards.

UEFA modified the standards to qualify for Europe’s premier membership competitors, eradicating entry primarily based on membership coefficient. The variety of matches within the new opening league stage can even be diminished from 10 to eight per staff.
If the rule have been utilized this season, England and Netherlands would get an additional spot, that means the staff that finishes fifth within the Premier League would qualify aside from the highest 4 groups.

“Today’s decisions conclude an extensive consultation process during which we listened to the ideas of fans, players, coaches, national associations, clubs and leagues — to find the best solution for the development and success of European football.

With the number of teams increasing from 32 to 36, UEFA said one place will go to the “membership ranked third within the championship of the affiliation in fifth place within the UEFA nationwide affiliation rating.”

Currently, France’s Ligue 1 are ranked fifth and only the top two teams qualify for the opening stage, with the third-placed team going through qualifying rounds.

Another spot will be awarded to another domestic champion in the ‘Champions Path’. The final format was approved in Vienna on Tuesday.

“We are satisfied that the format chosen strikes the best stability and that it’ll enhance the aggressive stability and generate stable revenues that may be distributed to golf equipment, leagues and into grassroots soccer.”