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Olsson

Getty Images | Lars-Christer Olsson has previously been the chief executive of UEFA. A position he held from 2003 to February 2007, where he was succeeded by Gianni Infantino.

Lars-Christer Olsson, president of the European Leagues, is critical of the plans to form a new European super league for the world's richest clubs.

The Swede mentions that everyone is free to leave association football if they would rather take part in a closed league.

Olsson's statement comes after Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, proposed a new European super league.

11 December 2019 - 8:44 AM

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