Real Madrid,
Barcelona, and Juventus could be expelled from the Champions League for two
years as UEFA begins a formal disciplinary probe into the failed European Super
League (ESL) plot.
According to Sky Sports, the three clubs risk a
two-season Champions League ban except they withdraw from the widely denounced
league and sign a settlement agreement with the European footballing body.
In a statement on Wednesday, UEFA said it has appointed
inspectors to look into the disciplinary cases against Real Madrid, Barcelona,
and Juventus in connection with the breakaway league.
“In accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspectors have today been appointed to conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of UEFA’s legal framework by Real Madrid CF, FC Barcelona and Juventus FC in connection with the so-called ‘Super League’ project,” the statement read.
“Further information
regarding this matter will be made available in due course,” the statement
read.
The development comes a few days after the Italian football
federation (FIGC) warned that Juventus
could be expelled from Serie A if the club refuses to renounce its
ESL membership.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus are the only teams
persisting with the plans out of the 12 “founding clubs”.
Last Saturday, the trio had kicked against the “intolerable
pressure and threats from UEFA” to abandon the idea while vowing to
“persevere” with the project despite its complete proscription.
The “elite” league began falling apart less than 72 hours
after its formation, with all the English “big six”—Manchester City, Chelsea,
Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur— pulling out after
pressure from fans and government officials.
The Italian duo of Inter Milan and AC Milan followed
immediately as Atletico Madrid became the only Spanish side to leave the widely
denounced league.
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