LaLiga strongly condemns the announced proposal for the creation of a secessionist and elitist European competition which attacks the principles of open competition and sporting merit which lies at the heart of the national and European football pyramid.
Fans across Europe can dream that their club – no matter the size or scale - can excel in competition, reach the top, and compete at the pinnacle of European football.
LaLiga defends this footballing tradition. The concept proposed by 12 European clubs destroys that dream, denying access to European football for many and allowing only a few to enter an elite stratosphere.
LaLiga has a proud 90-year history as an open and merit-based competition. Millions of fans around the world are fans of the 42 clubs in LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank. The success of our competitions has helped football become a key contributor to the Spanish economy and accounts for almost 1.4% of GDP while employing almost 200,000 people.
The new proposal for European competition is nothing more than a selfish approach, designed to further enrich the richest. It will undermine the attractiveness of the entire game and have a profoundly detrimental impact on the immediate future of LaLiga, its member clubs and the entire footballing ecosystem. Moreover, it will also impact the sporting competition to which, this season, LaLiga contributes is contributing more than €126 million as it jeopardizes the contribution system approved in the Viana Pact.
We will use all the tools at our disposal and work with all parties involved to defend the integrity and future of Spanish football in the best interests of the game.
