Last update on.From European FootballReal Madrid, Juventus, and Barcelona say they are happy to "no longer be under Uefa’s ongoing threats."Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus claim they will continue to pursue plans for a European Super League. They also claim that they have successfully argued against any Uefa punishment.The three clubs jointly stated that a Madrid court decision Friday meant that European football's governing body had an "obligation" of terminating any disciplinary proceedings against them.Uefa was unable to continue its actions in June, when the case was transferred to the European Court of Justice.In April, twelve clubs declared themselves to be founding members of the Super League. However, the breakaway competition was dissolved within 72 hours by nine clubs, amid fan protests and opposition from Uefa and Fifa as well as domestic leagues and the British Government.Real, Barca, and Juve are the only teams that have not renounced the breakaway league. They have also reiterated their determination to "keep developing and the Super League project".Confidence in ESL remainsEnglish football fans, including Chelsea fans, protested against their participation in the European Super LeagueThey stated that they would work with leagues, fans and managers, governing bodies, and other stakeholders who opposed the original announcement of the breakaway competition."Clubs that participate in European competitions have a right to govern themselves," said the club in a statement."We are happy that Uefa's threats will cease going forward."We recognize that certain elements in our proposal need to be reviewed. We can improve them through dialogue and consensus."We are confident in the project's success and compliance with EU laws."Uefa declined to reply to the statements from the three clubs.Florentino Perez of Real Madrid, the founder chairman of the ESL, previously stated that the 12 clubs who agreed to join the new European Super League had "binding contracts" and could not leave.Uefa tells clubs to "unwind action"Uefa handed financial sanctions to the nine who have distanced themselves, Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United in May.In June, the six Premier League clubs agreed to make 22m "goodwill" payments.The remaining trio believe that European football's governing body needs to "unwind all actions against any" side in the ESL.The clubs stated that the court supported the request of the promoters for the European Super League and dismissed Uefa’s appeal. It also confirmed its warning to Uefa about possible criminal liability if it fails to follow its ruling."The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg will evaluate the case and review Uefa’s monopolistic position on European football."
