The claim amount exceeds 4.5 billion euros! AS: The European Super League has officially started the process of suing UEFA

On November 25, "AS" reported that A22, the operator of the European Super League, has officially launched the relevant procedures to sue UEFA. The claim amount has soared to more than 4.5 billion euros, with Real Madrid claiming the largest amount.

In addition to financial compensation, A22 also issued an ultimatum to UEFA President Ceferin, requiring him to fulfill the EU Court of Justice's judgment within 8 weeks and officially approve the European Super League.

Sources revealed that the direct trigger of this lawsuit was the breakdown of seven months of negotiations between the two parties. A22 accused UEFA of simply delaying the negotiations for nearly a year and lacking substantial sincerity. As early as December 2024, A22 wrote to UEFA seeking recognition but failed; Barcelona President Laporta also confirmed in July 2025 that the two parties had been in contact regarding the details of the broadcast platform.

The European Super League has proposed an improvement plan to UEFA

Competition system reform: It is proposed to divide the existing 36 teams in the Champions League into two levels: Group A is the elite group, including the defending champion, the six major league champions and the 11 giants with the highest European competition coefficients.

Group B consists of the remaining 18 teams. The promotion rules are set such that the top 6 in Group A and the top 2 in Group B advance directly to the top 16, and the remaining places are determined through play-offs. This classification model was rejected by UEFA.

Adjustment of management rights: It was proposed to establish a new board of directors, composed of 14 club representatives, 3 player representatives and 3 UEFA/FIFA representatives, with one vote of veto power over the competition system and revenue distribution. This plan, which touched UEFA's substantive power, was directly rejected.

Broadcast plan: Although UEFA recognizes the technical concept of the Unify platform, it vetoes its core proposition of free viewing.