The co-founder of A22 Sports Management, the organization behind the Super League project, has asserted that 20 clubs have given their approval to join the new competition if it progresses. Despite facing widespread criticism from fans worldwide, A22 persists in their efforts to launch the Super League. Their optimism was bolstered last month when a court ruling determined that neither FIFA nor UEFA had the authority to penalize teams participating in the league—an obstacle that had caused a major stir in April 2021.
Armed with this legal backing, A22’s chief, Anas Laghrari, disclosed that discussions have taken place with over 50 clubs regarding Super League participation. Laghrari claimed they have garnered sufficient support to kickstart the project, though he refrained from disclosing specific club names.
Laghrari explained, “Since December 21, we have spoken with around 50 different clubs. About 20 of them are very, very motivated by the project. We already have enough clubs to start a competition.”
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He emphasized ongoing conversations with various stakeholders in football, including fan associations and players, stating that the participants are eager to explore alternatives and collaborate to enhance the sport.
Addressing concerns about accessibility, Laghrari assured that fans would not be required to pay to watch Super League games. Instead, they would have the option of a monthly subscription, priced at €10 (£8.50), to enjoy ad-free viewing on the group’s Unify streaming platform.
“Why pay €40, €50, €60 or €170, like in Spain, to be able to watch football when you can do it for free?” Laghrari questioned, drawing parallels with other free platforms that generate revenue through advertising. He clarified that all Super League games would remain free to watch permanently.