The renowned ex-engineer of the Arsenal Arsene Wenger, predicted in 2009 on the creation of one European Super League and amazingly his prophecy comes true.
This is how the European Super League is played and the start date
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Juventus, Milan and Inter are the 12 clubs so far participating in this championship, which could start in August, have confirmed.
In that time, Wenger stated how teams should be determined by merit rather than who has the most wealth, although it seems this won’t be the case for the upcoming tournament, with the six biggest clubs in the country. Eredivisie as the only English representation.
The Frenchman also stated in 2009 that he believed the plans were already in place, suggesting that the recent news is long in coming.
“Over time, I see more of a European competition emerging than a team leaving the country,” said the former coach at the time. “The national leagues will survive, but maybe in 10 years you will have a European super league,” he added.
“I’m not 100% sure I’m right, but I feel like there are some behind-the-scenes voices in our game that are coming to do something about it, especially when the rules become too restrictive for these clubs,” he remarked.
The way we are going financially is that even the money that will come out of the Champions League will not be enough for some clubs because they spend too much money. The revenues are essentially owned by UEFA and they distribute the money among the clubs. ” Wenger 12 years ago.
The Super League will not get far
After confirming the birth of the Superliga Wenger spoke to talkSport on Monday, stating that the championship poses a major threat to local leagues.
The sanctions that the clubs of the European Super League will receive
“ I would say it’s a bad idea. Football must stay together, it is the most important thing. It is based on sporting merit and above all on respecting the history built from European football, ” said the Frenchman, who now works as FIFA’s Head of Global Development.
I don’t think this idea will get very far. I don’t know what exactly is behind it. There is a more dangerous idea behind it and it is a major threat to the Premier League and the other leagues. ”
“When I was still in charge (of Arsenal), a lot of things happened from other countries to reduce the dominance of the Premier League and such a project would certainly accelerate it.”