Manchester United stated on December 21 that they would continue to participate in UEFA events despite a European court finding that UEFA and FIFA violated EU law by obstructing the formation of the Super League.
Man United was one of 12 clubs participating in launching a breakaway Super League in April 2021, but withdrew owing to fan, government, and player pressure.
“Our position has not changed,” the club stated. We remain totally committed to competing in UEFA championships and actively collaborating with UEFA, the Premier League, and clubs through the ECA to develop King’s sport in Europe.”
MU declared its participation in UEFA events.
In addition to MU, five other Premier League clubs are involved in the Super League: Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal.
Two months after six English clubs announced their withdrawal from the initiative in 2021, they announced a total of 22 million pounds ($27.78 million) as “a gesture of goodwill” to the sport, including fresh investment to support fans, facilities, and community programming.
Furthermore, the Premier League stated that any club attempting a similar maneuver in the future would be docked 30 points, and each club would be fined £25 million.
In another development, the Bundesliga’s governing body, the German Football League (DFL), stated that it “clearly supports the European sporting model and rejects competitions outside the League and UEFA.” Following that, France’s Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) stated that they “fully support” UEFA competitions.