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Barcelona Quits European Super League Breakaway

The exit further weakens a rebranded Unify League still lacking UEFA approval.

Overview

  • FC Barcelona said it has officially notified the European Super League Company and the remaining clubs of its withdrawal.
  • Joan Laporta had tried to revive the project in October, stating the club wanted a path for Super League teams to return to UEFA.
  • Organisers led by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez reworked the competition in 2024 as the Unify League, linking entry to domestic league placings to gain UEFA approval.
  • Several prominent clubs had already left the initiative, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Atlético Madrid and three Italian teams.
  • Barcelona was among the 12 founding clubs in 2021, so its departure further clouds the competition’s future.