Sports policy - Lawyer ahead of ECJ ruling: could be "Bosman to the power of ten"
Belgian lawyer Jean-Louis Dupont, who wrote legal and soccer history as the representative of Jean-Marc Bosman in 1995, believes that the eagerly awaited ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the Super League could lead to a revolution.
"The ruling has the potential to be Bosman to the power of ten," Dupont told "Zeit Online". This Thursday, the ECJ will rule on the lawsuit filed by Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, who are challenging the monopoly of the continental association UEFA. The proceedings could break the association's monopoly and enable the creation of a European Super League.
"This time it's not about regulating the labor market, but about the fundamental conditions under which competitions are allowed to take place on the soccer market," said Dupont. In the mid-1990s, the Belgian represented his compatriot and professional footballer Bosman. Together, they obtained a ruling from the European Court of Justice that footballers should be allowed to move without having to pay a transfer fee when their contract expired. The ruling liberalized the job market in professional soccer. From then on, players gained much more power over their employers, the clubs.
Now Dupont is involved again. He is representing Royal Antwerp in a second case, which will also be decided on Thursday and also deals with the power of UEFA. The Belgian club is taking legal action against the so-called Homegrown Player Rule, according to which at least eight players in a squad must have been trained by the club itself. The verdicts are expected on Thursday at 9.30 am.
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- If the ECJ's ruling favors Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, it could significantly impact the future of soccer in Europe, potentially leading to the establishment of a European Super League.
- The ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the Super League case in Luxembourg could reshape European soccer history, as predicted by Jean-Louis Dupont.
- The Sportspolitik in many European countries, including Germany, might be significantly influenced if the Super League is allowed to proceed, as per the ECJ's decision.
- The UEFA, the governing body of soccer in Europe, is bracing itself for the ECJ's ruling on the Super League, which could potentially jeopardize its monopoly over continental competitions.
- If the court sides with Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, it could set a precedent for similar European Cup challenges, potentially leading to a domino effect in soccer history.
- The International Soccer community is closely following the proceedings in Luxembourg, with publications like Time Online providing regular updates on the Super League case.
- The Super League controversy has sparked intense debates among soccer fans and policy makers across Europe, with opinions split on whether it would enhance the game or exploit its players.
- Unlike the Bosman case, which primarily focused on player transfers, the Super League lawsuit is about the fundamental principles governing soccer competitions and the freedom to create alternative leagues in Europe.
Source: www.stern.de
