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Xtratime web Desk: 12 of the biggest clubs in world football caused a huge stir on the European scene by announcing their plans to break away from the UEFA European competition structure to form their own midweek competition, which would be going by the name “Super League”.

The teams are looking to go with midweek fixtures, whilst also staying in their respective domestic leagues. This decision was met with a furious response by UEFA, who threatened legal action if such plans to go ahead. The biggest roadblock to these plans comes in the form of the fact that these clubs are part of the European Club’s Association (ECA), which has a current agreement with UEFA to continue with the Champions League right through the 2023-24 season.

This move seems to be motivated by a want for more revenue on the part of these clubs, particularly in terms of having greater control over broadcasting rights on television. Previously, the ECA had agreed to the expansion of the Champions League, which these clubs wanted, however they were unhappy with the lack of flexibility allowed in television broadcasting deals. The list of teams involved in the initiative, which has been deemed a ”cynical project” by UEFA, includes Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Chelsea, Manchester City, Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United.

The inititative, if moved forward, would be chaired by Real Madrid top-brass Florentino Perez. It is currently looking forward to getting three more teams to sign on board at the very least. An interesting point to note is that none of the French or German teams have signed up for this initiative yet. It will definitely be an intriguing development in the world of football if these plans, which had first been leaked in January, move forward, but we can only wait and see what happens.