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Scudamore calls exclusive Champions League proposal “out of order”, urges support for domestic competitiveness

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Getty Images | Richard Scudamore (on the left) is the former executive chairman of the Premier League. He stepped down in 2018 having held the position since 2014.

UEFA’s plan to turn the Champions League into a closed-off competition is “completely out of order” according to former Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore.

The proposal would see the introduction of promotion and relegation, meaning 24 out of 32 group stage teams would keep their Champions League places for the following season.

14 May 2019 - 11:40 AM

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