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Broadcast chiefs warn against elite clubs’ “Troublesome” Super League flirtation

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PA Images | Two of European football’s leading broadcast rightsholders have warned against clubs considering a breakaway European Super League.

Eurosport and BT Sport bosses say proposed league risks reinventing a product with less value.

Broadcasters say viewers principal interest remains domestic football.

“The overall value of the sport in Europe will actually go down if you do this.” 

Bundesliga chief slams Spanish “cashburning machines” for their role in advocating the Super League.

17 February 2021 - 5:12 PM

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