Thursday briefing: Real Madrid seeking “substantial damages” from UEFA for blocking European Super League

Real Madrid are seeking “substantial damages” from UEFA for blocking the proposed European Super League.

This follows the Madrid Provincial Court’s dismissal of appeals from UEFA, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga on Wednesday, reaffirming the EU Court of Justice’s (ECJ) ruling that UEFA had abused its dominant position.

Previously, the ECJ ruled that FIFA and UEFA’s actions in prohibiting clubs and players from participating in other leagues were “unlawful” in 2