European Club Association expands to 500 members to head off club revolt
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ECA will increase its full voting membership of 109 by 40 per cent and bring nearly 500 clubs under its umbrella.
Move comes amidst discontent about representation among its own members and as Union of European Clubs launch approaches.
Why it matters: ECA has traditionally been seen as the preserve of Europe’s elite clubs after its creation out of the members of the G14. Its leaders say these changes end that “perception”.
The perspective: Some ECA delegates spoke of their discontent at the way decisions are made, saying that it still favours the elite and suggesting that smaller clubs are starstruck.
28 March 2023 - 3:37 PM
(Budapest) The European Club Association (ECA) will increase its membership base to 500 members from later on this year amidst discontent about representation and the launch of a rival organisation.
Next month the Union of European Clubs (UEC) officially launches, offering a one member one vote platform to Europe’s 1200 professional clubs.
Under the reforms the ECA’s ordinary membership – which confers full voting rights for members – of 109 will increase by 40 per c
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