Soccer - Eintracht Frankfurt commits to UEFA competitions
Following the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the Super League, Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt has made its commitment to the European Football Union clear. "We were and remain fully committed to the UEFA competitions, which we also underline by applying to host a UEFA Europa League final in Frankfurt," said Frankfurt's board spokesman Axel Hellmann in a club statement on Saturday.
The club is convinced that it is best to work together with UEFA and all recognized soccer stakeholders within the structures of the European Club Association ECA "in order to develop the sport positively on the basis of the European principles of sporting meritocracy", Hellmann continued.
On Thursday, the European Football Union (UEFA) suffered a defeat before the highest European court in the dispute over the establishment of a Super League in soccer. The major soccer associations FIFA and UEFA may not make other competitions fundamentally dependent on their approval and may not prohibit clubs and players from participating in these competitions, the ECJ ruled in Luxembourg on Thursday. However, this does not necessarily mean that the Super League must be approved, according to the judges.
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- Despite the potential approval of the Super League, Eintracht Frankfurt, based in Hesse, Germany, has affirmed its dedication to participating in the competitions organized by the EU's UEFA.
- Axel Hellmann, Eintracht Frankfurt's board spokesman, pointed out the club's unwavering commitment to the UEFA competitions, including the Europe League, within a recent club statement.
- In light of the European Court of Justice's ruling against the Super League in soccer, Frankfurt is choosing to collaborate with UEFA and other recognized soccer stakeholders through ECA to advance the sport.
- Following the defeat of UEFA in the Super League dispute at the European Court of Justice, clubs and players are now permitted to participate in alternative competitions without the approval of FIFA or UEFA.
- Eintracht Frankfurt is planning to propose hosting the UEFA Europa League final in Frankfurt, further demonstrating its connection to the EU's soccer ecosystem.
- The DFL, or German Football League, may face some challenges in navigating the new landscape of soccer competitions amid the Super League controversy.
- Amid the ongoing dispute, Euro connectivity and the principles of fairness in sports remain crucial elements in shaping the future of soccer competitions, both in Frankfurt and across Europe.
- As the Soccer world grapples with the implications of the Super League controversy, Eintracht Frankfurt's stance in support of UEFA's competitions provides a hopeful glimpse into the international future of the sport.
Source: www.stern.de
