Professor Steve Greenfield, Professor of Sports Law and Practice, wrote an article for The Conversation about the new European Super League.
In the article, Professor Steve Greenfield wrote about the European Super League and how people have responded to its announcement, with many people criticising it. He also discussed the history of splits and divisions in sport, as well as possible outcomes of the European Super League.
Talking about the response, Professor Greenfield said: “The world of European football experienced one of the biggest shake-ups in its history when a prospective European Super League (ESL) was announced. Fans, football associations and even the government united in condemning the new tournament, which was criticised as ‘a cynical project founded on the self-interest of a few clubs’.”
He added: “The initial outrage will give way to more measured thought and criticism, but the burning questions are whether this model represents a realistic challenge to the current style of competition and what the consequences would be for both the European and domestic English game. The history of sport can offer some clues.”
Read the full article on The Conversation’s website.
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