UEFA still have big questions left to answer after they avoided the creation of a new European Super League, according to a leading Italian journalist today.
The Super League project has fallen apart in spectacular fashion after widespread condemnation from the footballing community, with Inter confirming their own withdrawal earlier today.
UEFA president Aleksandar Ceferin was perhaps the most outspoken critic of the Super League, calling upon the breakaway clubs to remember the importance of sporting merit and underlining sport’s social role in many countries.
Il Sole 24 Ore reporter Marco Bellinazzo does not believe he has much of a leg to stand on though, tweeting today: “I have to smile when I hear UEFA talking about sporting merit and the social role of sport.
“Where were they when Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City were inflating their accounts with sponsorship deals?”
Bellinazzo also pointed out the hypocrisy of many players and agents who have criticised the Super League plans for being selfish.
“As for the top players and agents, how many of them voluntarily took a wage cut during the COVID-19 pandemic?” he asked.
Inter were one of 12 leading clubs on Sunday to announce their involvement in the new multi-billion euro Super League, along with Serie A rivals AC Milan and Juventus.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid were also involved.
